A bill that would allow Colorado cities and counties to offer a place for people to use drugs under the supervision of a health professional passed its first major hurdle Saturday
DENVER — .
The bill would allow localities to set up a site, commonly referred to as a safe injection site, where people can use a previously obtained controlled substance in a monitored setting. Opponents of the idea say it will lower property values in areas surrounding these centers, increase crime and enable drug use and addiction.
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