Abstract
Credible estimates of the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse suggest that alcohol abuse affects 30% to 40% and drug abuse 10% to 15% of homeless persons. A review of policies that address substance abuse among the homeless finds that interventions alternate between control and rehabilitation. However, the unique needs of a changing homeless population require an integration of alcoholism and drug abuse recovery services with programs for women, adolescents, and the mentally ill. Alcohol- and drug-free housing is essential to support and maintain recovery. Psychology can contribute in the development of effective programs for homeless individuals struggling with addiction and alcoholism.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1139-1148 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | American Psychologist |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
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McCarty, D., Argeriou, M., Huebner, R. B., & Lubran, B. (1991). Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and the Homeless. American Psychologist, 46(11), 1139-1148. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.46.11.1139