Panhandlers spend their money on drugs

There has been no evidence that the money panhandlers get from begging is being used for their overall well being. Panhandlers often spend that money on drugs and create a vicious cycle that could make them become addicted or dependant on the drug, which can eventually lead to violence and even aggressiveness from them when they ask for money.^[1] Overall, it is understandable that homeless people or panhandlers find drugs comforting as they might help them deal or forget about their state of living. The people that give them money might not realize that they are causing them harm in the end, as they might prefer to spend that money on a short-term happiness provider, i.e., drugs, rather than a new item of clothing or a nourishing meal.^[2] Research indicates that substance abuse is more common among the homeless, who are most commonly panhandlers, as they depend on begging for money for survival. Research also indicates that substance abuse is a major factor that makes panhandlers remain homeless or in dire conditions.^[3]