Addiction-and-recovery Quote by Steven Kassels
““Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) does not work. Opiate addicts live in our communities and in our families & they work in our businesses.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Community forum on NIMBY, 2022
Opposing NIMBY attitudes, the speaker argues that addiction issues affect everyone and addicts contribute to the local economy, so exclusion is unjust.
In simple terms: Addicts live among us and work here, so we shouldn’t exclude them.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive community policies for addicts.
Themes
community
inclusion
addiction
economics
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
activist
policy.
When to use this quote
- housing policy meetings
- local business planning
- rehabilitation programs
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
social justice
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities support addicts without compromising safety?
- What policies best integrate recovery services?
A Different Perspective
Balancing community concerns with resources can be complex.
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