Inside the Only Supervised Consumption Site in Canada’s North

Inside the Only Supervised Consumption Site in Canada’s North

If you show up at 6189 Sixth Avenue in Whitehorse, you’ll ring a doorbell to be let in. To protect your privacy, you’ll be asked to pick a code name—favourite movie characters or favourite foods are popular choices. If it’s your first visit, you’ll do a brief intake at the welcome desk, where staff will ask if you have any medical conditions or have had any bad drug reactions. They’ll also ask which drug you’re using that day, and whether you’d …