Title

Predictors Of Reported Current And Lifetime Substance Abuse Problems Among A National Sample Of U.S. Homeless

Keywords

Homeless; Substance misuse; Substance use

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. Copyright © 2007 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.

Publication Date

9-1-2007

Publication Title

Substance Use and Misuse

Volume

42

Issue

11

Number of Pages

1745-1766

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/10826080701212360

Socpus ID

35348894900 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/35348894900

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