The Epidemiology or Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Persons Disorders Among Homeless  

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Fischer, Pamela J. ; Breakey, William R.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: American Psychologist vol. 46 no. 06 (Jun. 1991), page 1115-1128.
Topik: homeless persons; mental disorders; drugs; alcohol

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Perpustakaan PKPM Nomor Panggil: A88 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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This article describes recent research on the prevalence of alcohol, drug, and mental (ADA!) disorders and the char. acteristics of homeless substance abusers and persons with mental illnesses. Methodological problems in homelessness research are reviewed, particularly in relation to definitions of homelessness and sampling-and case-ascertaiment methods. Prevalence rates of ADM disorders are much higher in homeles.s groups than in the general population. As is true of homeless people in general, homeless substance abusers and mentally ill persons are characterized by extreme poverty; underutilization of public enlitlements; isolation from familly, friends, and other support networks; frequent contact with correctional agencies; and poor general health. Knowledge of these disadvantages should be used to advocate, for better services to prevent homelcssness and support homeless people.

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