Over 33% of homeless have drug problems

Homeless people are more likely to develop drug and alcohol problems, and their habit will worsen the longer they are on the streets.

Over 33% of homeless have drug problems

Homeless people are more likely to develop drug and alcohol problems, and their habit will worsen the longer they are on the streets.

That is according to Merchants Quay Ireland, who have found that up to half the homeless in Dublin drink above safe levels.

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