“They did not spend more money on alcohol or drugs, contrary to what people believe, and instead they spent the money on rent, food, housing, transit, furniture, a used car, clothes. It’s entirely the opposite of what people think they’re going to do with the money.”

  • Jamie@jamie.moe
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    1 year ago

    It’s basically rule #1 to not give an addict money, but give them things they can’t trade for material value instead.

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      1 year ago

      Sure, but a properly administered program would identify those with substance abuse problems and send them to (free) healthcare facilities