A scheme in which heroin is given to addicts in supervised clinics has led to big reductions in the use of street drugs and crime, the BBC has learned.
More than 100 users took part in the pilot - part funded by the government - in London, Brighton and Darlington.
They either injected heroin or received the drug's substitute methadone.
Those given heroin responded best and an independent panel which monitored the scheme over six months is advising ministers to set up further trials.
A really interesting scheme that could work with other issues along with drug addicts. At first it seems ridiculous but i think it is necessary to instead of persecute to understand these problems and find new ways of working with them. i.e - assisted self harming, legalized brothels.
Schemes like these are going to work only with the close help of NHS and rehabilitation groups.
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