Good afternoon! Here’s the latest:
As SF politicians increasingly lean on abstinence-0nly approaches to drug addiction, four UCSF experts warned that demanding abstinence without effective treatment can be dangerous. The physicians said that harm reduction, medication, and recovery programs used together are most effective in fighting addiction.
During his campaign, Mayor Lurie promised to build 1500 new shelter bedsโbut that number includes many beds already in the pipeline, some that replace existing shelter, and others that may not be built because of pushback. Xueer Lu reports on the real numbers.
How’s it going on the 16th St BART plazas? Day 16’s report: Cleaner on Caledonia, peaceful on the plazas, quieter on Cappโand very busy on Julian Avenue. See it all.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
Abstinence-only approaches to drug use can kill, UCSF doctors say
“There is not an on-and-off switch where you are abstinent or not.”
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When is a bed not a bed? Lurie adjusts campaign promise of 1500 shelter beds
“It is not a permanent solution.”
Day 16 of the 16th St. plazas cleanup: Julian Ave. stays busy
โI think people are just moving around. I think they will eventually come back.”
SNAP
San Francisco beautiful again
by Michael Santiago
Events
Today: Closing Reception, ‘From the River to the Bay,’ at SOMArts Cultural Center, March 27, 6-9PM
Tomorrow: A Fire Within: CubaCaribe Festival of Dance and Music, ODC Theater, March 28, 8-10PM