Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and the Homeless.

McCarty, Dennis; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ437033

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and the Homeless.

McCarty, Dennis; And Others

American Psychologist, v46 n11 p1139-48 Nov 1991

Reviews policies that address substance abuse among the homeless. Recommends that the changing needs of the homeless require an integration of alcoholism and drug abuse recovery services with programs for various groups, substance-free housing, and psychological knowledge incorporated into programs for those struggling with addiction and alcoholism. (JB)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation, Federal Legislation, Group Homes, Homeless People, Housing Needs, Mental Disorders, Public Policy, Rehabilitation Centers, Social Problems, Social Services, Substance Abuse, Urban Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Stewart B McKinney Homeless Assistance Act 1987

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