Hence; all the 'solutions' implemented are geared primarily towards creating at least the appearance of, and often the substance of, "doing something" for the constituent's benefit.Essentially: Vote for me!

On the other hand,  if you think burning dead dinosaurs is the dinosaur of our current age and look to a renewable future, I'd say NO.Hurricanes IRMA & Harvey - case in point.That has to be the most Eugene thing I've ever heard, liberal rhetoric with no substance, c'mon man!

The State of California even goes so far to CLARIFY what a Recovery Residence isDefinition:For the purposes of HSC Section 11833.05, "recovery residence" means a residential dwelling that provides primary housing for individuals who seek a cooperative living arrangement that supports personal recovery from substance use disorder and that does not require licensure by the department nor provides licensable services, pursuant to Chapter 7.5 (commencing with HSC Section 11834.01). 

Tenant shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes or other substances to be thrown or deposited therein.

Hey Natalie - it might be helpful if you take the 5 or 10 min. necessary and read all the posts in this thread....It will become clear to you if you have anything of substance to contribute or not.

My interest in this thread is because I think it's a good idea to be better prepared with stuff that can be eaten from a can, and is nourishing, and though I should be able to get out for a major shopping at the end of that 5-6 weeks, it isn't always do-able, and some extra supplies could be helpful.

They are both group housing programs, GPD more transitional living, longer term and lower level of services while HCHV is usually shorter term, high level of services and more focused on mental health, physical health, or substance abuse treatment.

There are some people who go overboard on the allergens and toxic substance front and would complain about carpets until they are gone.

They are also, mostly, securitized and sold off like regular loans i.e. no difference in substance compared to a conventional residential loan. 

It might take some time before you see tangible results, but the consistency will pay off.Once you've built a strong brand, it's essential to nourish it and maintain your credibility.