• olivebranch@lemmy.ca
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    7 months ago

    That sounds like an excuse for him. He is a drug addict, he doesn’t really have a choice. First you get people of the streets, then you give them treatment for drugs. People in high stress situations are far more likely to get and stay addicted.

    • Mirshe@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      Could also just be the fact that those housing projects aren’t well-maintained or well-run. A lot of homeless people don’t like places like that because they’re just one step removed from a slum. I know the Section 8 housing in my city is generally pretty shitty, and a well-kept tent would be more comfortable - to say nothing of landlords looking for any excuse to get rid of you or calling the police at the drop of a hat.

    • PatFusty@lemm.ee
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      7 months ago

      High level mom energy. If these people want to live their lives this way you should let them.