Articles for the Topic "Substance Abuse"

Addiction disorders and homelessness, National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) fact sheet #6

2009-01-22T02:17:24

This fact sheet discusses the prevalence of addiction disorders and homelessness, relationship of addiction disorders to homelessness, and policy issues as they relate to treatment and recovery opportunities.

Addiction Science Made Easy

2009-01-22T11:43:59

This summary provides information regarding malt liquor drinkers, who are more likely than non-drinkers to be homeless, and a study related to this group.

Best Practices in TB Control: Working With Substance Users and Homeless Populations

2009-01-22T11:48:13

This Webinar discusses how TB disease and infection are more common among substance users and the homeless than in the general population. It also explores promising approaches to working with these two hard-to-reach groups. Experts shared their experiences and provided practical tools that can improve case management, treatment outcomes, and contact investigations.

Homelessness and Substance Abuse: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)-Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Presentation by H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, CAS, FASAM

2009-01-22T02:09:01

Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Dr. Clark, Thursday, February 8, 2007. Dr. Clark is the director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Homelessness Does Not Lead to Increased Substance Abuse

2009-01-22T10:58:34

This article discusses a study conducted to understand the relationship between homelessness and substance abuse. One of the interesting pieces of information the researchers uncovered—and one that surprised them—is that substance abuse may not necessarily increase after people become homeless; in fact, it may even decrease.

Implementing Recovery Management: Part 3 Recovery Coaching Pays Dividends

2009-01-22T11:21:36

The Implementing Recovery Management article discusses homelessness and the acceptance of recovery coaches as part of a recovery plan.

Module 10D: Alcohol Use Disorders in Homeless Populations

2009-01-22T02:15:22

This handout will help users understand the culture of homelessness and important factors in the lives of homeless individuals. It also teaches ways to recognize how the problems of homelessness and alcohol use disorders interact and how prevalent co-occurrence is. The handout presents modifications of alcohol treatment approaches that enhance effectiveness with homeless populations.

Policy and practice implications of epidemiological surveys on co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

2009-01-22T04:37:50

The authors review key findings that emerged from their analysis of epidemiological surveys. The article highlights Federal efforts to respond to these data and available information on issues in the field and emerging best practices as agencies develop national programs and policies. The article also provides examples of Federal initiatives that have been shaped by an awareness of population characteristics, barriers to effective care, and treatment strategies that support positive outcomes.

Promoting Recovery: Substance Use Treatment Services

2009-01-22T02:27:52

This workshop explored the merits and challenges of various substance use treatment models for assisting families struggling with substance use disorders. Workshop speakers from the treatment community focused on how to place clients in a treatment model that will work best for them.

Substance Abuse Treatment Models for Homeless People

2009-01-22T02:12:27

This audio conference highlights two substance use treatment programs. The first, explained by James Alexander of The Engagement Center at Maryhaven, explores treatment and outreach efforts used to provide quick, immediate treatment for homeless people under the influence of alcohol in Columbus, Ohio. The second is presented by Cynthia Crone of the University of Arkansas for Medicaid Sciences, College of Medicine, and discusses how their program treats families with a member who has an addiction disorder. The audio teaches about the differences and common ground between these two programs and how each approaches treatment.

Targeting drug abuse treatment programs to the homeless

2009-01-22T10:39:47

This article discusses two separate NIDA-funded treatment research projects, in New York City and Birmingham, Alabama, that tested innovative therapy approaches that are showing promising treatment outcomes.

The DASIS Report: Characteristics of Homeless Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment, 2000

2009-01-22T11:54:12

This report provides information and statistics on the numbers of people who were homeless at the time of substance abuse treatment admission. It also provides information on characteristics of this population including veteran status, age, race, and type of substance used. The report states that homeless admissions were more likely than not-homeless admissions to refer themselves for treatment.

The DASIS Report: Homeless Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment, 2004

2009-01-22T02:50:40

This report provides findings on homeless admissions to substance abuse treatment programs and the types of substance use reported. It also reports that homeless admissions were more likely than not-homeless admissions to refer themselves to treatment.

The National Drug Control Strategy 2012

2009-01-22T02:21:32

The 2012 National Drug Control Strategy, released on April 17, builds on the foundation laid down by the Administration's previous two Strategies and serves as the Nation's blueprint for reducing drug use and its consequences. Continuing our collaborative, balanced, and science-based approach, the new Strategy provides a review of the progress we have made over the past three years. It also looks ahead to our continuing efforts to reform, rebalance, and renew our national drug control policy to address the public health and safety challenges of the 21st century. (Authors)