While this may be something that has happened, this definitely is not something "the homeless do" in the US
this post was submitted on 08 Oct 2025
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What did this post say before it was edited to 'didn't phrase correctly'?
Did a sad mod change the title?
I don't know, what did it say before?
Ive only ever heard this as a random anecdote with no real evidence. Not saying it doesn't happen, but I'd guess the percentage of people who do is probably miniscule.
When I worked at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, we had a few regulars who would self-admit to the detox unit just to have a place to stay with free food
Edit: there was no judgment about this though btw- if there was a bed available and they met admission criteria, they'd be admitted regardless of their intent