Regis Philbin
Dec 1st, 2008, 08:01 PM
:crazy:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7757050.stm
Swiss approve prescription heroin
Swiss voters have approved a radical health policy that offers prescription heroin to addicts on a permanent basis.
Final results from the national referendum showed 68% of voters supported the plan.
The scheme, allowing addicts to inject the drug under medical supervision at a clinic, began in Zurich 14 years ago before spreading across the country.
But in another referendum vote, 63% of voters rejected the decriminalisation of cannabis.
The heroin vote was one of a series of referendums held to decide policy on illegal drugs.
SWISS HEROIN PROGRAMME
Running since 1994
Used by 1,300 addicts
Includes 23 centres nationwide
Also offers psychiatric counseling
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7757050.stm
Swiss approve prescription heroin
Swiss voters have approved a radical health policy that offers prescription heroin to addicts on a permanent basis.
Final results from the national referendum showed 68% of voters supported the plan.
The scheme, allowing addicts to inject the drug under medical supervision at a clinic, began in Zurich 14 years ago before spreading across the country.
But in another referendum vote, 63% of voters rejected the decriminalisation of cannabis.
The heroin vote was one of a series of referendums held to decide policy on illegal drugs.
SWISS HEROIN PROGRAMME
Running since 1994
Used by 1,300 addicts
Includes 23 centres nationwide
Also offers psychiatric counseling