“We’re trying very aggressive treatment on the streets,” said Dr. Susan Partovi. Treatment would ordinarily begin with short-term oral medication, Bonds said, to establish the "efficacy and tolerability of the agent." A glance at the reality on the streets of Los Angeles makes clear that far more help and substantially greater urgency are badly needed. “They got caught up in Skid Row when they were young and were never able to get out of it," Meza said. Read more:Column: What if this homeless woman were your mother — would you keep moving or step in to help?

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2024 12:00 UTC