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January 25, 2012

UW study: housing helps alcoholics

SEATTLE (AP) — For the past six years the city of Seattle has provided safe housing for 95 alcoholics who otherwise would be on the street.

The experimental apartment building has been controversial because residents are allowed to drink as much as they like. They goal is to reduce run-ins with police and trips to jail and hospital emergency rooms.


 
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