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Northstar1989 t1_iwfob1s wrote

>Stupid as in staying sober?

Stupid because it's incredibly difficult for someone struggling with addiction to BECOME (not "stay" as you misleadingly and falsely claim) sober while out on the streets.

Experience proves it's extremely difficult for an addict to become sober even when they have never been homeless. Doing it while still living on the streets, for an entire month (not some more realistic, reasonable requirement, like a few days) is nigh-impossible.

Asking for near-impossible things as a prerequisite to providing someone help is wishful thinking at best, and malice fueled by resentment and pride at worst...

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g_cheeks t1_iwfys0e wrote

Much better for them to be in a program that they must participate in while being homed. Having a safe place to sleep and your own space makes a HUGE difference and will assist with many of the occupants progression of getting back on their feet

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Northstar1989 t1_iwjbp2e wrote

Exactly.

Make participation mandatory, but don't make it a prerequisite to get off the streets.

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