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United States: a shoot center in New York to deal with overdose deaths

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Supplies for drug abusers are seen at an overdose prevention center, at OnPoint NYC in New York City on February 18, 2022 (illustrative image).

AP - Seth Wenig

By: Loubna Anaki Follow

The number of drug-related deaths continues to set record highs in the United States.

Mainly due to opioids, as New York City became the first city in the country to allow shoot rooms.

Technically, federally, it's still illegal.

Two centers opened in the “Big Apple” last November.

Injection centers, but also places where users can receive medical care and support.

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