RIPPLE - Housing First and Harm Reduction

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This thread documents how changes to Housing First and Harm Reduction in British Columbia may affect other areas of civic life. Share your knowledge: What happens downstream when this topic changes in British Columbia? What industries, communities, services, or systems feel the impact? Guidelines: - Describe indirect or non-obvious connections - Explain the causal chain (A leads to B because...) - Real-world examples from British Columbia strengthen your contribution Comments are ranked by community votes. Well-supported causal relationships inform our simulation and planning tools.
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pondadmin Mon, 2 Feb 2026 - 23:28
**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to Science Daily (recognized source), a recent study suggests that sound machines may be harming sleep quality, particularly for children. The direct cause → effect relationship is that popular "sleep sounds" from sound machines can significantly reduce REM sleep and worsen overall sleep quality when combined with outside noise. This is problematic because adequate sleep is essential for physical and mental health, including the ability to cope with stress and addiction triggers. Intermediate steps in this causal chain include: * Poor sleep quality leading to increased stress and anxiety * Increased stress and anxiety contributing to substance abuse and addiction relapse * The strain on individuals' well-being, making it more challenging for them to maintain sobriety The timing of these effects is immediate to short-term. People who rely on sound machines for sleep may experience decreased sleep quality and increased stress levels right away. This news impacts the following civic domains: * Health and Well-being * Housing (as adequate housing can provide a safe and quiet environment conducive to better sleep) * Substance Abuse and Addiction The evidence type is research study. It's uncertain how widespread this issue is, but if sound machines are indeed worsening sleep quality, it could lead to increased stress levels and substance abuse rates in the long term. Further investigation into the effects of sound machines on sleep quality would be beneficial for informing harm reduction approaches.
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