“As a recovering alcoholic, I’m sure you also know that trying to force someone to go cold turkey who doesn’t have a desire to quit is never, ever going to work.”
I certainly never stated nor did I have ANY intention of implying that anyone can be forced to quit consuming alcohol against there will for any sustained period of time.
My assertion was only that if someone strongly desires to become a sober person long term, stopping cold turkey is the most effective way to begin that process.
Sure, but I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that about 99% of the homeless people we’re talking about do not have a strong desire to become a sober person.