When an individual becomes a drug addict they no longer gain the same positive characteristics, but become aggressive, depressed and easily agitated. These negative characteristics contribute to an individual ruining relationships or even getting fired from their job. As a result, an addict may lose the income needed to pay bills, provide for themselves, and satisfy their addiction, which could lead to them becoming homeless. The article “Substance Abuse and Homelessness” states that “two-thirds of homeless people report that drugs and/or alcohol were a major reason they became homeless.” In America, 68% of cities report that substance abuse has become the leading reason why single adults will become homeless, while 12% of cities reported it as a leading reason for families (“Substance Abuse substances and homelessness"). The parent of a homeless family is less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol before becoming homeless because their primary focus is the safety and well-being of their children, which would leave them with little or no time and money to abuse drugs or alcohol. However, Toro acknowledges that homeless parents may also show less substance abuse in relationships because they withhold information to prevent their children from being picked up by authorities. Homeless youth are very unlikely to suffer from drug and alcohol abuse before becoming homeless because they are minors and may not have the means necessary to access drugs and alcohol illegally. While becoming a drug addict can cause homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction can also be a result of homelessness. While homeless people stand on busy corners begging for money, many people avoid providing it to them because they believe their charity will be used as a means to access medications