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>> reporter: both locations are in new york city. this one is in harlem, the other in washington heights. here users take illegal drugs with clean supplies without risk of arrest. to be clear, they're not given illegal drugs. it's where that use drugs that are already in their possession. >> when they first come through the door, we're going to ask what they're using and how they're using it. >> reporter: it's done under the supervision of these medical profes professionals. >> this is our injection equipment and smoking equipment so they can take everything they need. >> reporter: in washingt...