{"id":9880,"date":"2023-07-06T13:32:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T20:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=9880"},"modified":"2023-07-06T13:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T20:32:32","slug":"%f0%9f%9b%91-stop-syringe-services-program-%f0%9f%9b%91","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=9880","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\uded1 Stop Syringe Services Program \ud83d\uded1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 2021, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to create a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/r?u=srcmc-ocRNj6Zr8LCyJfXj7n0k_WNlQ_BuWJRkchZrmABpFzx3PoayLif5tV5EooLMTuPCwsMWDczOC5HEOduxWPU70N5t9tlsox_c5i9BR3jd-yhtKyeA52RvPBUJRqnAVnyiEdImK6x_3qgxNjm5AHfoqDkeWmJThxCVdB9H8-C9dB_8lAdC87wZmfcnh4vr2J62mrqAqYc83cWrRARgnyuIk2dh2BJrsPZY3nchqkP_BUZWi_WbU_LJd7JHHt&amp;e=f4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f&amp;utm_source=desmond&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=harmreduction1&amp;n=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/r?u%3Dsrcmc-ocRNj6Zr8LCyJfXj7n0k_WNlQ_BuWJRkchZrmABpFzx3PoayLif5tV5EooLMTuPCwsMWDczOC5HEOduxWPU70N5t9tlsox_c5i9BR3jd-yhtKyeA52RvPBUJRqnAVnyiEdImK6x_3qgxNjm5AHfoqDkeWmJThxCVdB9H8-C9dB_8lAdC87wZmfcnh4vr2J62mrqAqYc83cWrRARgnyuIk2dh2BJrsPZY3nchqkP_BUZWi_WbU_LJd7JHHt%26e%3Df4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f%26utm_source%3Ddesmond%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dharmreduction1%26n%3D2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1688761824997000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hrvyrl5kb9KY7XvHdJ6MZ\">Harm Reduction Program<\/a>\u201d. Part of that proposal included a Syringe Services Program, which essentially gives free drug paraphernalia to San Diegans. I was one of the dissenting votes, primarily because I don&#8217;t believe enabling drug use will get people the help they need. The majority of people living on our streets are addicted to drugs and alcohol, and promoting drug use will only perpetuate the problem.<\/p>\n<p>The County of San Diego is pursuing a harm reduction program, including syringe services and safer smoking supplies, through the California Department of Public Health. The good news is you can give your input on this ridiculous plan!<\/p>\n<p>This potential program involves, in part,\u00a0the distribution of free needles and various other drug paraphernalia,\u00a0and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sterile syringes<\/li>\n<li>Personal sharps disposal containers<\/li>\n<li>Safer injection and wound care supplies<\/li>\n<li>Naloxone<\/li>\n<li>Fentanyl test strips<\/li>\n<li>Condoms and lube packets with instructions<\/li>\n<li>Educational information on HIV, STDs, and viral hepatitis transmission prevention<\/li>\n<li>Safer smoking supplies (including pipe covers, mouthpieces, foil sheets, clean glass stems, and bubblers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the intention behind this\u00a0approach\u00a0may seem well-meaning, I firmly believe that it will ultimately do more harm than good\u00a0to neighborhoods and communities. By providing drug paraphernalia, in large part\u00a0to homeless individuals, we are essentially enabling and normalizing dangerous drug use, exacerbating addiction issues, and potentially putting our community at an increased risk.<\/p>\n<p>Please join me in opposing this proposal, or components of it, for North County. Your input and active participation can make a critical difference in thwarting this harmful strategy and safeguarding our communities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/r?u=ASIeaFFf9l1LucHDJ1WhpErq-xVVKNf_KcVHtmMIzyRX8UfEMmX6ElrxtM9mmOV0Z23JGnCksiKyZylQKccObpl-_Sqk13x5U2VEEzAgxy5dXfvXxJott2jT4vIb5ravzRUw7zuvIOH70Cu8dTW2tY8g8RfiEPxsxAwSr-DXe3mHf4DYX1YO54CWDwBjr04f&amp;e=f4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f&amp;utm_source=desmond&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=harmreduction1&amp;n=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/r?u%3DASIeaFFf9l1LucHDJ1WhpErq-xVVKNf_KcVHtmMIzyRX8UfEMmX6ElrxtM9mmOV0Z23JGnCksiKyZylQKccObpl-_Sqk13x5U2VEEzAgxy5dXfvXxJott2jT4vIb5ravzRUw7zuvIOH70Cu8dTW2tY8g8RfiEPxsxAwSr-DXe3mHf4DYX1YO54CWDwBjr04f%26e%3Df4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f%26utm_source%3Ddesmond%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dharmreduction1%26n%3D3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1688761824997000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OZhyXS-fG2WxRDN4yNtJa\">Fill out the following form to express your opposition and provide valuable input.<\/a>\u00a0(Note: SSP stands for Syringe Services Program)<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/r?u=ASIeaFFf9l1LucHDJ1WhpErq-xVVKNf_KcVHtmMIzyRX8UfEMmX6ElrxtM9mmOV0Z23JGnCksiKyZylQKccObpl-_Sqk13x5U2VEEzAgxy5dXfvXxJott2jT4vIb5ravzRUw7zuvIOH70Cu8dTW2tY8g8RfiEPxsxAwSr-DXe3mHf4DYX1YO54CWDwBjr04f&amp;e=f4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f&amp;utm_source=desmond&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=harmreduction1&amp;n=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/r?u%3DASIeaFFf9l1LucHDJ1WhpErq-xVVKNf_KcVHtmMIzyRX8UfEMmX6ElrxtM9mmOV0Z23JGnCksiKyZylQKccObpl-_Sqk13x5U2VEEzAgxy5dXfvXxJott2jT4vIb5ravzRUw7zuvIOH70Cu8dTW2tY8g8RfiEPxsxAwSr-DXe3mHf4DYX1YO54CWDwBjr04f%26e%3Df4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f%26utm_source%3Ddesmond%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dharmreduction1%26n%3D4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1688761824997000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hfRPiGRoE0oYGDGcF3tGn\">Fill Out Form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>We&#8217;ve heard\u00a0concerns about this plan\u00a0from many North County residents and elected officials. I have asked County staff to work with the cities and find solutions and programs that\u00a0work for each community.\u00a0And, importantly, identifying those programs and services that don\u2019t work for communities.<\/p>\n<p>By taking a stand against harmful approaches, we can encourage the County to explore more effective and compassionate solutions to address homelessness\u00a0and addiction such as\u00a0rehabilitation, mental health support, and affordable housing.<\/p>\n<p>San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/?e=f4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f&amp;utm_source=desmond&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=harmreduction1&amp;n=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.supervisorjimdesmond.com\/?e%3Df4bbad80f607c694f40cd0143169ab8f%26utm_source%3Ddesmond%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dharmreduction1%26n%3D5&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1688761824997000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1thRZRKPDochUJwgtU059U\">http:\/\/www.<wbr \/>supervisorjimdesmond.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2021, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to create a \u201cHarm Reduction Program\u201d. 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