SANTA CLARA, Calif.—In a virtual international press conference on June 2, drug experts voiced their concerns about what will happen if a California bill to allow drug injection sites is passed. Senator Scott Wiener introduced California Senate Bill 57, also known as the Controlled Substances: Overdose Prevention Program, last December. If the bill is passed,…
California Bill That Would Allow Drug Injection Sites Raises Controversy
June 5, 2021
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