Free booze, beds for homeless can save taxpayer money

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CARBC’s report on the harm reduction program in Thunder Bay says that provided wine to homeless alcoholics saves lives and tax dollars.

For the past two years, Shelter House in Thunder Bay has been offering free booze and a bunk to homeless alcoholics. Now a study at the University of Victoria shows clear evidence that the program saves taxpayers money.

Read the article: Free booze, beds for homeless can save taxpayer money

Source: CBC

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