Title

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

Authors

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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