Drug use is a social reality. The city of Zurich has adopted an addiction-accepting drug policy aligned with the national four-pillar strategy: prevention, therapy, harm reduction, and repression. In the realm of psychoactive substances, the city’s approach revolves around these pillars.

Join us on a guided tour of the Contact and Drop-in Centre (K&A) Selnau in District 1 to learn about Zurich’s progressive drug policy. Operated by the Department of Social Affairs, the drug consumption rooms prioritize harm reduction, providing a safe space for drug users to consume substances hygienically. Outside of operating hours, with an audio guide, hear from individuals of a social fringe group and gain insight into their perspectives on life, community, and what they believe brings society together.

Guided tour: Cornelia Wietlisbach (Supervisor K&A)

Podcast

With the podcast we want to give others a voice.
What do people addicted to drugs think about the society of which they are only just a part?

Audio guide: Jeannine Borer (kommUniq GmbH)
Sound Design: Thomas Baumgartner (Schallhaus Musicstudio)
Sound: Scarafoe