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Research into homelessness and substance misuse
- Author:
- Deloitte MCS
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 212p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The overall aim of the research is to provide a detailed account of substance misuse among homeless people that could be used to inform future prevention and treatment activities. The research leads to the conclusion that substance misuse is a significant issue among homeless people in terms of both prevalence of use and dependency. Risk behaviours were associated with substance use and the incidence of mental illhealth among the population was high. The research also indicates that substance use is a factor in becoming homeless on one or more occasions and remaining homeless. There is a requirement to address the range of services available to homeless people with problem substance use, both in terms of treatment and homelessness provision.