Huge problem in cities. We need significant federal investment in housing and mental health services and frankly, addiction services. Oftentimes it's not addiction that actually drives homelessness. It's just when you're living on the street for a certain period of time, your chances of winding up in substance use issues goes way up. (19:56–20:00)
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Asserts that addiction is not often the primary cause of homelessness.
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