Britain explores softening its war on drugs

A new overdose prevention centre in Glasgow will save lives. It could also change drug policy

The shooting gallery will be behind the car park of a pram shop in the east of Scotland’s biggest city. Inside, drug users who have brought heroin or other illicit drugs may shoot up under medical supervision. On September 27th Glasgow City Integration Joint Board, which makes public-health decisions in the city, is set to approve its opening. Remarkably, no opposition is expected.

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