Proposition 36 aimed to improve treatment for homeless drug users in California, yet it has only managed to enroll a limited number in addiction or mental health programs. The new law's stricter penalties have not led to significant increases in care access. Treatment centers remain overwhelmed and cannot accommodate the current demand. Skepticism regarding the measure's effectiveness is growing among those involved, with many believing that insufficient state funding is hampering the initiative's implementation and meeting public expectations.
"There's simply not enough treatment capacity to accommodate the number of people referred into treatment," said Robb Layne, executive director of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives.
"It's kind of sad and disappointing that the governor and legislature opted not to provide the funding necessary to do what the voters want to see done," said Jonathan Raven, assistant chief executive with the California District Attorney's Association.
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