Most homeless shelters have an abstinence-only policy for alcohol. Unfortunately, rather than causing homeless alcoholics to stop drinking, this largely prevents them from seeking help. Now, some shelters are having success with a different tack.
Most homeless shelters have an abstinence-only policy for alcohol. Unfortunately, rather than causing homeless alcoholics to stop drinking, this largely prevents them from seeking help. Now, some shelters are having success with a different tack.