Plans to cut crime by changing drug treatment times (From Basildon Recorder)
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Could changing times addicts' get treatment cut crime?
7:10am Monday 15th October 2012 in News By Gina Marden
Plans to cut crime by changing drug treatment times
A PHARMACIST has said plans to change the way drug addicts collect their medication could cause even more anti-social behaviour.
Armrik Wilkhu said the proposals mooted by the Basildon Community Safety Partnership (CSP) might lead to users gathering at the same time and could even “discriminate” against those who are trying to hold down employment while kicking their habit.
Earlier lastweek the Echo told how the CSP - which is made up of Basildon Council, police and other organisations - had asked staff at the Timberlog Pharmacy at Stacey’s Corner to “review” the times they dish out methadone to heroin addicts.
The move came as the authorities try to clamp down on drug-related crime outside the parade of shops. A bench used by dealers has already been removed.
But Mr Wilkhu claims the move could cause more problems than it solves by causing larger groups of users to congregate.
Comments(10)
Brunning999
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8:38am Mon 15 Oct 12
fletch12107
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8:51am Mon 15 Oct 12
Nebs
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8:56am Mon 15 Oct 12
perini
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9:22am Mon 15 Oct 12
Nebs wrote:Because it's easier to inconvenience the law abiding public instead of the Police having to do what they are paid for and arrest the culprits. It's the easy option again!
Why remove the bench when the authorities should be removing the drug dealers.
Warriorisme
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9:31am Mon 15 Oct 12
And no, I was not a heroin addict.
Eric Whim
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9:59am Mon 15 Oct 12
iknoweverything
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11:59am Mon 15 Oct 12
Warriorisme wrote:maybe, but i bet youre not on 90ml+ like these lot usually are - And i bet you dont top up with a bit of heroin later on.
I am on methadone and hold down employment in a care home.
And no, I was not a heroin addict.
asbo industries inc
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2:51pm Mon 15 Oct 12
Brunning999
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3:02pm Mon 15 Oct 12
Warriorisme wrote:Why are you on this drug other than being a weak person.
I am on methadone and hold down employment in a care home.
And no, I was not a heroin addict.
Have strength and conviction to come off drugs, only you can do it nobody and nothing else can save you from this evil.
asbo industries inc says...
8:03am Mon 15 Oct 12