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Checking out: Public libraries become a haven for heroin addicts


Monday, September 12, 2016

by AP WTOL

They're supposed to be a safe space for the community to learn and read books, but lately public libraries have become a haven for heroin addicts.

According to the Lucas County Drug Abuse Response Team, libraries are increasing security and training for library staff on how to use narcan - the overdose reversing drug.

One library-goer at the downtown Toledo branch said there are even bins in the bathroom stalls for used syringes.

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