Robert G. Marbut

US Policies Are Making Homelessness Worse and Contributing to Rising Drug Abuse, Mental Illness and Crime, Report Says

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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A new report from Discovery Institute , says Congress and Executive Branch need to focus more on untreated mental illness and substance abuse to reduce homelessness, drug overdoses, jail overcrowding, and misuse of emergency rooms.

Key Points: 
  • A new report from Discovery Institute , says Congress and Executive Branch need to focus more on untreated mental illness and substance abuse to reduce homelessness, drug overdoses, jail overcrowding, and misuse of emergency rooms.
  • "A more diverse policy should include treatment for mental illness and drug addiction."
  • Additionally, the Department of Education reports another 1.5 million children experiencing homelessness.
  • The Discovery Institute report asserts that the policy preference for "Housing First" has made matters worse, contributing to rising numbers of families, children and adults experiencing homelessness.