Frankfurt sets new standards: Crack search aid only for Frankfurter!

Frankfurt sets new standards: Crack search aid only for Frankfurter!

Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland - in Frankfurt is a new course in drug policy, which not only questions the existing structures, but also sets clear limits. Mayor Mike Josef (SPD) has announced that the planned crack search aid center should only benefit Frankfurters. This means that the drug emergency service on Elbestraße will also only be available for the local population. Visitors from other cities are to be accompanied back to their home in their home. Josef emphasizes the need for this measure so as not to overwhelm the city even more, and at the same time finds that the appeal to other municipalities to set up its own auxiliary facilities, has so far remained unadorned. This raises a few questions, especially with regard to reactions from other coalition parties in terms of future support for these measures.

The honsell triangle, until recently a fallow area, is currently being built on by the ING and is to offer another seat in Germany in the future. At the same time, Claus Kaminsky, the long -time mayor of Hanau, is preparing for his retirement after having advanced old military areas and modernizing his city since 2003.

drug situation in Frankfurt

Frankfurt faces a special challenge. A property is sought to better look after crack -dependent. As the city shows in its drug policy, the Frankfurter Weg, which has existed since the 1990s, has been adapted to the changed consumption patterns. In 1991 there were almost 150 drug deaths a year, while the number has been reduced to around 20 since then. This is a considerable development, which, however, needs a new focus with the increasing presence of Crack.

Social Director Elke Voitl (Greens) emphasizes that new approaches are required to meet the changed requirements. The need for an integrated drug and addiction aid center is clear, even if the consumption of crack should not be distributed at this center. A new framework is necessary, since Voitl also strives to change the legal provisions in order to tolerate drug use under certain conditions outdoors.

political support and outlook

The political support for a reform of the Frankfurt path seems to be available, but there are concerns that implementation in an increase in drug users in the station district could result. Hessian Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) calls for an expansion of social work and suitable premises for all dependents to ensure holistic support.

With regard to the weather forecast, the day remains largely dry, with the highest summer values ​​by 29 degrees - ideal for a visit to the city or for the discussion about these urgent social issues. We also address warm birthday greetings to our prominent fellow citizens, including Stefan Ress, Andreas Zimmer, Michael Groß and Birgit Sander.