Quantcast

Chico Times

Saturday, November 23, 2024

San Francisco nonprofits distribute drug paraphernalia using taxpayer funds

Webp dcnu70dlerww6e9skcadi0fpc3to

State Rep. James Gallagher, District 3 | Official U.S. House headshot

State Rep. James Gallagher, District 3 | Official U.S. House headshot

San Francisco nonprofits are distributing pipes, tin foil, and other drug paraphernalia used to smoke fentanyl without accountability, according to a recent article by the San Francisco Chronicle. These items are often provided without efforts to connect users with drug treatment resources.

The funding for this paraphernalia comes from taxpayer money through the state’s “Harm Reduction Supply Clearinghouse.” This has sparked controversy over the use of public funds in supporting activities perceived as enabling addiction.

Democrat lawmakers have consistently voted against legislation aimed at curbing drug sales and punishing dealers. Additionally, they recently opposed a bill that would have placed life-saving doses of Narcan in schools, despite the ongoing fentanyl crisis that claims thousands of lives in California annually.

Critics argue that these actions contribute to ongoing suffering among Californians by failing to address the root causes of addiction and instead providing resources that may perpetuate it.

###

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS