…and interestingly, “New drug use began for 27% after becoming homeless, suggesting homelessness itself is a driving factor for some.” Get folks off the streets quicker and prevent these xtra barriers from developing. #tinyhomesforthehomeless #HomelessnessSolutikns
"Homelessness is a housing problem. Drug use complicates it, but it is not the cause. Until we address housing, we are going to keep seeing people spiral on the street--whether they use drugs or not."
Study Challenges Stereotypes, Finding Just 37% of California’s Homeless Population Are Regular Drug Users - Davis Vanguard
San Francisco - A new study from the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) is reshaping the public narrative around homelessness and drug
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March 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
…and interestingly, “New drug use began for 27% after becoming homeless, suggesting homelessness itself is a driving factor for some.” Get folks off the streets quicker and prevent these xtra barriers from developing. #tinyhomesforthehomeless #HomelessnessSolutikns