The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs Seattle's opioid crisis has ravaged neighborhoods like Little Saigon and Beacon Hill.
Amidst the city's thriving tech industry and stunning natural beauty, open air drug markets have become a common sight. Hundreds gather in these areas to smoke fentanyl or inject heroin.
The philosophy behind Seattle's approach is harm reduction, which was born out of a genuine desire to treat addiction with compassion and understanding.