Two independent studies in California both found around 70% of unhoused were productive members of society before accident or illness caused them to lose their job, insurance and home. Structural impediments prevent the unhoused from getting back into employment and housing. In majority of cases substance abuse came as a response to their situation, not as the cause.
Two independent studies in California both found around 70% of unhoused were productive members of society before accident or illness caused them to lose their job, insurance and home. Structural impediments prevent the unhoused from getting back into employment and housing. In majority of cases substance abuse came as a response to their situation, not as the cause.