Row erupts as Frankfurt plans help centre for crack addicts
Briefly

A proposed help center for crack addicts in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel faces significant opposition amid concerns of worsening conditions in the area. Critics, including local business owners, argue the presence of drug users harms the region's reputation and daily life. Proponents, including public health officials, maintain the center could provide essential support to those struggling with addiction, claiming existing measures have saved lives. The tension highlights the clash between public health initiatives and community concerns about urban decay and safety surrounding drug use in a historically notorious area.
Public health officials believe that opening a new help center for crack addicts in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel could significantly help those suffering from addiction.
Local businessman Frank Lottermann emphasizes the ongoing human desperation and poor hygiene within the Bahnhofsviertel area, expressing concern over the visibility of drug use.
Read at The Local Germany
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