A recent report by the county's Department of Public Health found an 84% increase in overdoses among people experiencing homelessness in recent years. "The DPH report made clear that drug overdoses are having a devastating impact on one of our most vulnerable communities," Kuehl said. "This motion will expand proven programs and make sure that our unhoused residents can access them. It represents another step forward as we build a 'care first' system for all of our residents." While some people object to the idea of medicating addicts, research has shown that the use of FDA-approved medications such as methadone, coupled with counseling and behavioral therapy -- are effective in treating substance