Boston’s crack pipe distribution strategy sparks backlash as ‘methadone mile’ crisis persists
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Boston’s crack pipe distribution strategy sparks backlash as ‘methadone mile’ crisis persists
"The people who are struggling, they need treatment and recovery, and they need mental health services. We should not be enabling those poor souls who are down there," said Flaherty.
"Why would they go across town to get help when they can just get everything, they need right here… doesn’t make sense."
Earlier this year, the White House denied that federal funding, directly or indirectly, pays for crack pipes in safe smoking kits.
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