Envisioning the evolution of substance use services: Social work and the establishment of overdose prevention centers

Where We Were "Some days are better than others, some bags are better than others.And when I get the hit, I usually feel like you do after you devour ice cream.That look on your face says it all."We both chuckled."Spaced out and bloated?,"I quipped."Both of those things, definitely.And of course there's the high.For an instant, I'm empty and euphoric.And those moments are worth it all."Jerry [name redacted] and I [J.Steen] first became acquainted near a grove of trees where he had been living for quite some time.As I reflect on our times together, I have fond memories of our visits to local ice cream shops followed by walks in nearby parks.The green spaces we frequented provided rest, invited conversation, and aided digestion after we devoured excessive sweets.Although there were challenges, our relationship was mostly easy and amicable.