OPINION: Most of the problems from which homeless individuals suffer, such as alcohol or drug addiction, are a product of their homelessness rather than the cause.
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From the column: "Homeless encampments found in many cities are often surrounded by open-air drug markets, which are a magnet for addicts. It is not unheard of for residents of these so-called 'tent cities' to reject housing offers."