There is a “free heroin for addicts” program in Vancouver whose mission is to preventing heroin addicts from committing crimes to support their habits. People with addictions tend to have harmful dependencies and damaging habits. Due to this, addicts have a difficult time maintaining Jos, relationships and typically resort to crimes such as breaking into houses and cars, stealing, and even prostitution. The issue with this program is that, although it reduces crime, it doesn’t help addicts withdraw use of heroin. By providing the drug, this program keeps addicts off the streets, reducing their involvement in numerous crimes. It also helps keep addicts out of hospitals and offers other positive outcomes. Hospital resources could be better utilized than treating individuals who are uncooperative and non-compliant, especially when such care often leads to significant financial burdens for both the hospital and addicts who are unable to pay for the care. The program offers free heroin in the cleanest possible way for addicts. While it may improve certain aspects of the city, it fails to address the root cause of addiction.