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Do safe drug consumption sites save lives? Here's what we know about NYC's new venture

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Since last spring, more than 100,000 Americans have died of drug overdoses — many caused by the opioid, fentanyl. Officials are searching for solutions to try to save lives, including setting up authorized centers where people can use illegal drugs under supervision. William Brangham and his team were granted rare access to two brand new sites in New York City — the first of their kind in America.

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U.S. & Canada
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Drug use, drugs, drugs america
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