Local officials in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Wednesday approved the facility, which had long been delayed by political disagreements.
The facility was first proposed in 2016 following an HIV outbreak in Glasgow among people who injected drugs in public places.
It's backed by the Scottish government, although some lawmakers have raised concerns about the impact on local residents and businesses.
The center will be staffed by trained health care professionals and offer a hygienic environment where people can consume drugs obtained elsewhere.
Officials say it doesn't encourage drug use but promotes harm reduction and reduces overdoses.
Persons:
Elena Whitham, Whitham
Organizations:
— Scottish, Local, Scottish
Locations:
Scottish, Glasgow, Germany, Netherlands, London, England, Wales