@noshortsusa: A look into the Wellness Courts getting piloted in Philly’s Kensington neighborhood (thanks to @The Philadelphia Citizen for helping me report on this story) #philly #kensington

Laila :

8 to 10 is better than 0.

NaturesComboMeal :

This is the unattractive side of progress. You learn from what doesn’t work and find ways to make it better. Hopefully they can streamline things and find ways to improve.

judichristianda :

Sending prayers🙏🙏🙏

user4039292490646 :

@go 2 street over and you got house selling for well over 300000

Steve 🏳️‍🌈 :

Sir, while you are also entertaining, I really admire the journalism you put out about Philly. It's always straight forward and usually about something I had no facts about.

user908 :

You can’t arrest people into sobriety. Consistent counseling is needed. People need to arrive at that decision on their own.

None ya :

I am grateful for the current success of those 8 to 10 people. Hopefully they will move on in life into success.

jess_enright_ :

thanks for highlighting this, it's definitely complicated & not a perfect solution (but information sharing is good!) ty!

sallyshin52 :

Arresting people into forced treatment/sobriety and expecting it to fix the issue is like slapping a bandaid on a flesh wound and expecting it to stop you from bleeding out

Leonidas :

I mean, how do the 8-10 people feel about the program?

User087162223 :

First I heard anything about this

Rooney🇪🇨⚽️🪐 :

Serena Lune :

As someone whos had family on those exact streets, they have to arrive at that decision on their own. Forced sobriety will never work, you cant help someone who isnt ready

mikiemayo :

Tranq withdrawal is too intense for most people to go to treatment directly. Some people have already died in custody. Withdrawal can also be a delayed reaction and people could be cleared and then end up in significantly worse condition later. The transitional housing program Riverview Wellness Village that was built is already full. Most people dont have somewhere sustainable to go even if they wanted to go to treatment after. Not everyone can function well in a shelter or recovery house. Forced treatment is not as effective as just housing people long term. We need more Permanent Supportive Housing, and not forced treatment.

MYNAMEISSMILEY215 :

this is a money grab on suffering like the whole illeagle substance Industry will continue to be until legalization and clean substances be available for purchasing consumption treatment can come in the form of plant medicines and holistic healing along with assistance for permanent safe housing career advancement when people are ready for it. the current system if the last 50 years It makes money off of suffering.

Drew V :

that's a really good percentage. and I'm telling you from experience. I was one of them people in Kensington homeless. this is addiction unfortunately. eventually keep going to treatment and they will get it it's just when you don't know

idomoodou2 :

I just did a literature review about this for school, mandated treatment largely doesn't work, as people are not in the correct stage of change. However, when paired with harm reduction strategies it is more likely to be successful... eventually.

skcoslett :

This is something and a first of its kind. 8-10 people is SOMETHING. Thank you for this. Addiction is a marathon and this a big part in addressing the dire drug epidemic. Also, instead of people just 💩 on this how about we applaud and learn instead? Ok, cool.

Everfitz :

Great Journalism.

CityBoyLou :

well it's small amount of progress but at this point I'll take it

DesignUrk :

You forgot about the Kensington Strangler! The mayor defunded programs that would actually help the people there.

boujeeshonen :

This my area🥀

grace_wetpantz :

several people have died bc of being imprisoned after "wellness" court

Chelle❣️🇵🇷❤️💋🌹🍓🍒💯♥️ :

Love representation for my community❤❤❤

Thee Joey Palmer :

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