It would seem obvious that it obviously will help somewhat. However, depending on the variables, it is always a question of how much it will help and at what co

It would seem obvious that it obviously will help somewhat. However, depending on the variables, it is always a question of how much it will help and at what cost. Small-scale targetted projects have been shown to work probably because of the care involved, the targetted group of people and perhaps a society where people want to not be a burden. However, if you have a smaller homelss population with massive mental-health problems, lack of money for high quality oversight and predatory people, you could equally end up with more drugs deaths but less people on the street. In the UK, there are a significant number of people labelled as homeless who have accomodation and sometimes benefits but lacking the difficult support teams required to help the vulnerable or distressed to stay away from people who will happily sell them alcohol or drugs.