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Among 3200 participants, the mean age was 46.1 (95% CI, 45.3-46.9) years, 67.3% (95% CI, 65.2%-69.3%) were cisgender male, and there were similar proportions of Black and African American, Hispanic and Latine, and White participants. Overall, an estimated 65.3% (95% CI, 62.2%-68.4%) of participants used illicit drugs regularly (\u22653 times per week) in their lifetime; 41.6% (95% CI, 39.4%-43.8%) began using regularly before their first episode of homelessness and 23.2% (95% CI, 20.5%-25.9%) began using regularly after. In the past 6 months, an estimated 37.1% (95% CI, 32.9%-41.3%) of participants reported regular use of any drug; 33.1% (95% CI, 29.4%-36.7%) reported use of methamphetamines, 10.4% (95% CI, 7.9%-12.9%) reported use of opioids, and 3.2% (95% CI, 1.8%-4.6%) reported use of cocaine. In their lifetime, an estimated 25.6% (95% CI, 22.8%-28.3%) injected drugs and 11.8% (95% CI, 9.8%-13.8%) injected drugs in the past 6 months. Among those with any regular lifetime use, an estimated 6.7% (95% CI, 3.8%-9.5%) of participants were currently receiving treatment. Of those with any regular use in the last 6 months, an estimated 21.2% (95% CI, 17.9%-24.5%) reported currently wanting but not receiving treatment. An estimated 19.6% (95% CI, 17.4%-21.8%) of participants had a nonfatal overdose in their lifetime and 24.9% (95% CI, 21.3%-28.5%) currently possessed naloxone.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion and Relevance<\/jats:title>\n In a representative study of adults experiencing homelessness in California, there was a high proportion of current drug use, history of overdose, and unmet need for treatment. 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