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Homelessness and Addiction in Wichita | Wichita News
Wichita city and county leaders gathered to tackle homelessness and drug abuse head-on, revealing that anti-encampment laws won’t work without enough shelter beds—and that the real crisis stems from poverty, housing costs, and untreated addiction. With Broadway’s opioid epidemic worsening since the pandemic, officials stressed collaboration, outreach, and treatment over quick fixes like Narcan, which some fear might normalize drug use. The takeaway? Real solutions demand a holistic, coordinated effort across systems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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