> Homelessness != Substance Use Disorder An officer of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service told me that in the greater Boston area, he estimate

> Homelessness != Substance Use Disorder An officer of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service told me that in the greater Boston area, he estimates ~90% of the homeless population has a substance use disorder. I agree that not all homeless are in their condition because of substance use disorders, but I suspect it's a clear majority who are in this condition. > The reality is that people want to receive treatment--if they don't, it is because they encounter a barrier to treatment. Everyone, really? That's a bold claim, where is the evidence?