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From an Old Addiction Baseline to a New Epidemic
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Bonnie Kristian , Christianity Today
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Addiction is nothing new in our country. Sometimes it’s hidden away and people with abnormal habits can still lead mostly normal lives. But numerous studies over the years have linked substance abuse and homelessness. One oft-cited study showed that more than four out of five chronically homeless pe
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Category: health Published: July 22, 2026 Source: Christianity Today Reading time: 1 min
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