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Controversial Philadelphia Pilot Program Aims To Move Homeless Drug Users Into Treatment

Wednesday is the deadline for officials in Philadelphia to clear out two homeless encampments which have attracted many people who are addicted to drugs. Outreach workers are trying to place each person into treatment programs.

Joel Wolfram (@joelwolfram) of WHYY reports.

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