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Inquiring Reporter

Should drug treatment centres be allowed in residential neighbourhoods?

Nobody's opposed to addicts getting treatment, but a few North Vancouverites are skittish at it happening in their backyard. A planned Windridge Drive recovery facility has raised the ire of neighbours and renewed debate over the placement of group homes. Ideally, recovery houses are quiet, neat and afford struggling addicts a chance to get their lives back. But would you welcome one into your community, or - despite the words of Mr. Rogers - is it not a beautiful day for that kind of neighbour? Weigh in at nsnews.com.