I used to think this, but I live near a few encampments in Oakland and I see new arrivals regularly who start with ok cars, clean tents and tarps, who get up early (when I'm on my way to work) and clean up - very much like me car camping.
It's really sad to see, but even worse is recognizing them later after they've clearly fallen into heavy drug use.
Yes, we need harm reduction for drugs, and mental health care, but the housing crisis is exacerbating those two problems.
It's really sad to see, but even worse is recognizing them later after they've clearly fallen into heavy drug use.
Yes, we need harm reduction for drugs, and mental health care, but the housing crisis is exacerbating those two problems.