In Middle Tennessee, Street Works is the only location designated as a Syringe Service Program where free sterile injection equipment is available.
Currently, there are no safe consumption sites where people can use pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of trained personnel who also explain treatment and housing options. And as long as dealers have easy access to people struggling, the fentanyl fight will continue.
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