It increases depression and addiction by avoiding feeling sober and coping with financially stressful situations. They feel hopeless and have given up any chance of recovering mentally and, in some cases, physically from an overdose. Poverty can take an emotional, physical and mental toll on anyone when they do not have the means to maintain good hygiene, eat regularly or even have money to eat, all of which leads to a pressure on physical and mental health. Those who struggle with addiction and live in poverty cannot receive any of the help they need to overcome the psychological and physical craving for substances. In this case, employment is also more difficult to obtain because the applicant cannot pass a drug test. Addictions cloud judgment and any amount of money for food and other types of life's necessities is not as important as the next high or drink. “Having a safe place to live, along with community mental health services, is an essential part of stabilizing illness and helping individuals on their journey to recovery. Housing support services have proven to be extremely effective in helping people with mental illness find and maintain housing. »(© 2016 Canadian Observatory on