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by jsiepkes 1010 days ago
In the Netherlands more than 50% all homeless are addicted. 40% have mental health problems [1].

Not that surprising because everyone can get atleast 1200 Euro a month if you can't get a job [1]. And there is a bunch of additional money (like huurtoeslag -> extra money to be able to pay the rent, etc.) you are entitled to if you are in low / no income. So most homeless people here have other problems then just money.

[1] https://www.henw.org/artikelen/gezondheidsproblemen-bij-dakl...

[2] https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/bijstand/vraag-en-a...