Predictors of reported current and lifetime substance abuse problems among a national sample of U.S. homeless

    Authors

    T. L. Dietz

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Subst. Use Misuse

    Keywords

    substance use; substance misuse; homeless; DRUG-USE; DRINKING; ADULTS; ALCOHOLISM; PATTERNS; GENDER; HEALTH; WOMEN; Substance Abuse; Psychiatry; Psychology

    Abstract

    Using the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients (NSHAPC), this study examined predictors of alcohol and drug problems among a national probability sample of homeless and previously homeless adults in the United States. Consistent with research, about one third and one quarter of the respondents reported a current alcohol and drug problem, respectively. A larger proportion reported lifetime substance abuse problems. As hypothesized, males, younger respondents, veterans, and those with mental and physical health problems were at greater risk. Results reveal that substance abuse treatment and prevention programs for the homeless should take into consideration these characteristics to maximize effectiveness.

    Journal Title

    Substance Use & Misuse

    Volume

    42

    Issue/Number

    11

    Publication Date

    1-1-2007

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    1745

    Last Page

    1766

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000250517200006

    ISSN

    1082-6084

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