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While Republicans in Congress exploit the overdose epidemic to smear overdose prevention centers and score political points, research shows that our harm reduction approach is working. [Sign now to join my campaign in this fight — Melinda Katz for DA —Friend: Overdose prevention centers reduce public drug use and drug-related crime, and help refer participants to addiction treatment. ]( [⇩SIGN ON: SUPPORT OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS⇩]( Dear Friend, During the COVID-19 pandemic, overdoses surged nationwide. As District Attorney in Queens, I was heartbroken to see overdose deaths in my county surge by over 40% during COVID-19, as part of a nationwide spike. Here in New York City, we opened supervised, hygienic centers for people who use drugs to do so safely, already saving dozens of lives. These overdose prevention centers could serve as a model for the entire nation — but significant legal obstacles remain. Right now, operators of overdose prevention centers could be prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act. But the Department of Justice can assure that prosecutions won't happen. [Sign the petition to the Biden Administration: support safe overdose prevention centers nationwide!]( [SIGN NOW]( While Republicans in Congress exploit the overdose epidemic to smear overdose prevention centers and score political points, research shows that our harm reduction approach is working. Overdose prevention centers reduce public drug use and drug-related crime, and help refer participants to addiction treatment. And, there has never been a single overdose death at a center. [Sign the petition to the Biden Administration: support safe overdose prevention centers nationwide, Friend!]( [SIGN NOW]( Thank you for your support, — Melinda Katz, Queens DA Paid for by Katz NYS. Does not equal endorsement. Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.