Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 Source: North Shore News (CN BC) Copyright: 2007 North Shore News Contact: http://www.nsnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/311 Author: Margaret Dean N. SHORE NEEDS DETOX CENTRE Dear Editor: For the homeless people on the North Shore, it would simply not be enough to build a second shelter, or to add more beds. What we urgently need is a detox centre and the medical facilities that deal with the addictions. Our one shelter cannot deal with drug abusers. Our three North Shore municipalities must press the provincial and federal governments to step in and show their calibre in addressing this dire situation. We have homeless squats all around us, and it will only get worse if no action is taken to help these people. They need to have a decent life, because we are all entitled to a safe roof over our heads. Margaret Dean North Vancouver - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman