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Yes, I would like a supervised injection site in my South Philly backyard | Mike Newall

The horror of the opioid crisis is here in South Philly.

Drew Raymond, 29, has been sleeping - and using heroin - on the streets around Broad and Snyder Streets in South Philadelphia. On Friday, he sought help from outreach workers. "I am tired of living this life." He said he would use a supervised injection site, if one were made available.
Drew Raymond, 29, has been sleeping - and using heroin - on the streets around Broad and Snyder Streets in South Philadelphia. On Friday, he sought help from outreach workers. "I am tired of living this life." He said he would use a supervised injection site, if one were made available.Read moreMIGUEL MARTINEZ / Staff Photographer
    by Mike Newall | Columnist
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