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by frostyj 2394 days ago
that can be discovered and rescued, but not if they just shoot in a cubicle that no one even knows they are there I guess. That's the only(?) explanation on why SF closed up all public restrooms on Market street
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> that can be discovered and rescued,

I don't know if anyone would describe being thrown in an American prison 'rescued'.

I assume he meant given medical attention if they overdose.
I've seen restrooms in businesses that are installing blacklights instead of standard fluorescent/LEDs to deter people from using drugs in them - because you can't see your veins under a black light.
I believe they use blue LEDs, not blacklights (which are UV.)
Discovery isn't a problem here. It doesn't take a crack detective (pun intended) to discover people doing drugs on the streets of San Francisco.