Pathways In and Out of Substance Use among Homeless-Emerging Adults

Autor/inn/en	Tyler, Kimberly A.; Johnson, Katherine A.
Titel	Pathways In and Out of Substance Use among Homeless-Emerging Adults
Quelle	In: Journal of Adolescent Research, 21 (2006) 2, S.133-157 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0743-5584
DOI	10.1177/0743558405285494
Schlagwörter	Drug Use; Homeless People; Late Adolescents; Drinking; Interviews + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Drug consumption; Substance abuse; Drogenkonsum; Homeless person; Homeless persons; Obdachloser; Halbstarker; Trinken; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik
Abstract	Although high rates of alcohol and drug use have been found among homeless young people, less is known about who is responsible for their initiation, the reasons for their continued use, and why some individuals eventually transition out of using whereas others do not. Based on qualitative interviews with 40 homeless individuals 19 to 21 years of age in the Midwest, results revealed that the majority of respondents were initiated into substance use by friends and acquaintances, although family also played a significant role. Almost one half of respondents reported using substances to cope with early family abuse, stress, and life on the streets. Additionally, the majority indicated that they had no intentions of quitting. Substance misuse that is left untreated may lead to chemical dependency among homeless emerging adults and may contribute to long-term homelessness. (Contains 2 tables.) (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10