Homeless Women with Children: The Role of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.

Robertson, Marjorie J.

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ERIC Number: EJ437039

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Homeless Women with Children: The Role of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.

Robertson, Marjorie J.

American Psychologist, v46 n11 p1198-1204 Nov 1991

Considers alcohol and other drug abuse among homeless women and the impact of public policy decisions on this group, their dependent children, and the family unit. Examines barriers to treatment including legal rights conflicts (women's versus children's), criminalization, and treatment approaches. (JB)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Children, Civil Rights, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation, Etiology, Homeless People, Housing Needs, Literature Reviews, Mothers, Public Policy, Social Problems, Social Services, Urban Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue with title "Homelessness."