Marseille has seen a sharp increase in drug use, with visible signs on the streets of the city. Contractors regularly pick up syringes from public areas, highlighting the depth of the drug crisis. Reports indicate that 2,000 users in central Marseille lack homes and face various health issues. The city's budget for addressing this has increased significantly, yet public funding for NGOs aimed at helping addicts is limited. The rising drug problem is linked to escalating poverty and an increase in open drug dealing in vulnerable neighborhoods.
The city’s budget for cleaning up after the addicts has risen six-fold to reach €152,000 this year, outweighing public subsidies for NGOs dedicated to reducing risks for drug users.
By his estimates, "2,000 users live in the streets of central Marseille, most of them without a home or income, often carrying infections, with no access to benefits, and sometimes undocumented."
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