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The Unseen Overdose Crisis: Inside San Francisco’s SROs

Fifth & Mission

English - December 15, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - ★★★★ - 314 ratings
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San Francisco has made efforts to address its drug overdose crisis, but the city has largely overlooked one area: its own supportive housing system. A disproportionate number of people are dying of drug overdoses inside city-funded single room occupancy buildings, or SROs. Chronicle reporters Joaquin Palomino and Trisha Thadani join host Cecilia Lei to discuss their latest investigation and how the city has neglected to protect its most vulnerable residents. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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San Francisco has made efforts to address its drug overdose crisis, but the city has largely overlooked one area: its own supportive housing system. A disproportionate number of people are dying of drug overdoses inside city-funded single room occupancy buildings, or SROs. Chronicle reporters Joaquin Palomino and Trisha Thadani join host Cecilia Lei to discuss their latest investigation and how the city has neglected to protect its most vulnerable residents. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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