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689 - Do Overdose Prevention Sites Make Their Communities Less Safe?

Nov 17, 2023
Dr. Brandon del Pozo and Dr. Josh Sharfstein discuss a study on the impact of overdose prevention sites on crime rates. The findings indicate that these sites do not lead to an increase in crime and actually result in a decrease in drug possession arrests. The podcast explores the relationship between these sites and drug possession charges, as well as the implications of the findings on public support for overdose prevention sites.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Impact of Overdose Prevention Centers on Crime and Disorder
01:42 • 4min
3
Exploring the Relationship Between Overdose Prevention Centers and Drug Possession Charges
05:15 • 2min
4
Implications of Findings on Overdose Prevention Centers
07:05 • 3min