Addressing Homelessness and Addiction: Learning from Abroad

This chapter focuses on the complexities of homelessness and drug addiction in progressive cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, comparing them to models in European cities such as Amsterdam. It advocates for a balanced approach that combines compassion with accountability, highlighting the necessity for reform in treatment strategies and the establishment of supportive systems. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the need for a centralized agency to streamline mental health care and housing solutions, proposing new ideas to enhance the effectiveness of services available to vulnerable populations.