I believe California is the dumping ground for America's homeless problem

Re:I believe California is the dumping ground for America's ... by AngryData on Saturday August 28, 2021 @03:24AM (#28336271)

How about rehab and housing at the same time? Many people didn't become serious addicts until after they became homeless.

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Re:I believe California is the dumping ground for America's ... by j8hn on Saturday August 28, 2021 @12:42PM (#28339399)

In regards to those living on the streets, the main cause of them being homeless is substance abuse and mental illness.

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Re:I believe California is the dumping ground for America's ... by Johnythree on Sunday August 29, 2021 @12:11AM (#28344037)

And the main reason for substance abuse is the lack of jobs and the lack of hope.

The reason that most people stay clean is the need to get up and go to work the next day.

And the reason they go to work is because it will give them a better standard of living.

Take away permanent jobs, reasonable wages, affordable housing, and many people will simply give up hope.

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Re:I believe California is the dumping ground for America's ... by j8hn on Sunday August 29, 2021 @12:21AM (#28344103)

Is the main reason for substance abuse really lack of jobs and lack of hope?

I'm curious where you got your data from.

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