What Do Supervised Injection Sites Look Like, How Do They Work?
On Tuesday, San Francisco lawmakers unveiled plans to “fast track” the opening of supervised injection centers, where individuals can openly use illegal drugs under the care of trained professionals. The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit traveled to Canada to get a firsthand look at supervised injection sites, which supporters say have helped reduce overdose deaths and the number of used syringes discarded on streets and sidewalks. Sergio Quintana and Bigad Shaban report.