McCarty D, Argeriou M, Huebner R B, Lubran B
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston.
Am Psychol. 1991 Nov;46(11):1139-48. doi: 10.1037//0003-066x.46.11.1139.
Credible estimates of the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse suggest that alcohol abuse affects 30% to 40% and drug abuse 10% to 15% of homeless persons. A review of policies that address substance abuse among the homeless finds that interventions alternate between control and rehabilitation. However, the unique needs of a changing homeless population require an integration of alcoholism and drug abuse recovery services with programs for women, adolescents, and the mentally ill. Alcohol- and drug-free housing is essential to support and maintain recovery. Psychology can contribute in the development of effective programs for homeless individuals struggling with addiction and alcoholism.
对酒精和药物滥用流行率的可靠估计表明，30%至40%的无家可归者存在酒精滥用问题，10%至15%的无家可归者存在药物滥用问题。一项针对解决无家可归者药物滥用问题的政策审查发现，干预措施在控制和康复之间交替进行。然而，不断变化的无家可归者群体的独特需求要求将酗酒和药物滥用康复服务与针对女性、青少年和精神病患者的项目相结合。无酒精和药物的住房对于支持和维持康复至关重要。心理学可以为制定针对成瘾和酗酒问题的无家可归者的有效项目做出贡献。
