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Public Drug Use Is a Housing Crisis | Burlington News
Public drug use is rising not because more people are using drugs, but because those already struggling with addiction have nowhere safe to go. In Vermont, opioid misuse has actually dropped, and overdose deaths are falling — yet homelessness has surged, forcing vulnerable individuals onto the streets. Many were in recovery before the pandemic shattered their stability, pushing them back into cycles of incarceration and treatment without lasting support. Experts say real solutions require long-term care and secure housing — a commitment society is currently unwilling to make. What we see…
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