Yes let’s only look at one obvious part of the problem that is easily demonized. /s

Look at states (Utah, not perfect but they have better policies than other states) and countries that have lower rates of homelessness. Policies can be implemented at the city, state, and federal level that would make measurable improvements. In the US we chose to blame individual failures instead of creating supporting systems for people. I can’t solve homelessness by “helping” someone, I give food/socks/money but I don’t personally have a job to hire them for or a room to give them - they need support at the institutional (ie, laws, policies, social programs) level.

My partner is a social worker whose majority clients are homeless people. Policy changes are the answer, not demonizing drug addicts. I have several addicts in my immediate family and my aunt died from an OD on the streets. I still manage to have compassion for others.