San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie advocates for the 'Recovery First' initiative, prioritizing treatment over harm reduction for substance abuse. However, the city faces a significant shortfall in permanent sober living options post-treatment. Current temporary solutions include transitional housing like the Drake Hotel and upcoming projects like the Civic Center Motor Inn and Marina Inn, which offer limited timeframes. Critics argue these 'interim' facilities provide no lasting support for those seeking a drug-free environment, highlighting the urgent need for permanent sober housing in the city.
"When the person comes for the intake, we do an intake screening and we let them know that it's required that you stay clean and sober..."
"And interim implies that it's actually leading to something but it actually isn't. When people are done with their two-year stays, they have to move to a place with drug users or leave the city."
Collection
[
|
...
]