6th Ward Methodone Clinc

     It was recently brought to my attention that the methadone clinic located in the 6th Ward continues to be an issue of concern regarding the clinic's clients, who leave excessive trash in the area, and pose a perceived potential threat to children who reside and attend daycare facilities nearby. A task force was proposed three years ago, and from what I'm hearing, nothing has been resolved.  Alderman Sawyer recommended that negatively affected residents should have complained to the Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Office. All that does is demonstrate that he personally, as the elected representative of the Ward, is not willing to personally do anything to make this situation better.  My Brothers Brian Garner and Richard Wooten recommended moving the clinic, or "working with the community", respectively, to address this issue.
Personally, my first thought concerning this issue was to have the Chicago Police round up and duly process incapacitated individuals who are clearly in no condition to function normally, while having just gotten high legally, the moment they leave this clinic. Being repeatedly detained by the Police might actually change their behavior pattern after leaving the clinic. Having served in the Army with a good friend who started using heroin while stationed in Germany, I understand first hand what it's like to care about someone who knows they're in the grip of an evil addiction, and wants more than anything to break free. Holding them in custody briefly solves the excess trash and perceived threat to children issues.
     But it came to me that what may work better would be to shuttle this clinics clients directly back to where they reside, as soon as they walk out of the clinic. It doesn't take a great deal of cash to do this, it solves the two problems that have been articulated, and shows our addicted Brothers and Sisters that we still care about them. Peace.