Why it’s OK to give to homeless drug addicts
Is giving money to the homeless beneficial if they will spend it on drugs and alcohol? In his Guardian column Mark Johnson emphasises that giving money directly to the homeless is better than donating to charity, regardless of what the individual chooses to spend it on.
Type
Media
Topic
Drugs & Alcohol, Homelessness, Mark Johnson
Date
20/03/2012
Date Accessed
17/07/2024
Publisher
The Guardian
Author
Mark Johnson
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