Substance use and homelessness: a longitudinal interview study conducted during COVID-19 with implications for policy and practice

Original research
par
Neale, Joanne et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

UK

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This paper aims to inform policy and practice by analysing changes in the tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use of people experiencing homelessness.

Constatations/points à retenir

Findings indicate that various interventions and accommodation models may benefit people who are homeless and using substances. An initiative that combined shelter and basic amenities, pharmacological treatment, psychosocial support, and space where substances were not available and other people using substances could be avoided resulted in an overall reduction in substance use amongst those accommodated.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Longitudinal study: 310 interviews with 34 people

Mots clés

Housing
About PWUD
Wrap-around services
Social services
Barriers and enablers