Homelessness : Statistics on Homeless People With Substance Abuse Issues
Homelessness : Statistics on Homeless People With Substance Abuse Issues – Homeless people with substance abuse issues make up the majority of the homeless seen in shelters, and most of that group also has mental health issues to go along with it. Research the correlation between substance abuse and homelessness with information from a Salvation Army major in this free video on homelessness. Expert: Carole Smith Bio: Carole Smith is a major with the Salvation Army. Smith works with homeless charities and the homeless on a daily basis. Filmmaker: Johnny Cathcart
Mental-health link is undeniable
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Alcohol and drug abuse are potent risk factors for violence more than a serious mental illness alone. These statements are true, and national experts will offer them with the best intentions. Still, these statements conceal important truths. An …
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Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 114 Suspects With 517.2kg of Drugs
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He said the agency also counselled and rehabilitated 69 former drug addicts and reintegrated them into the society within the period. He urged parents, religious leaders and well meaning individuals to assist the agency in the campaign against drug abuse.
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Meth smuggling's tragic trail runs right through Dallas area
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Rolling fields separated them from nosy neighbors, and the lack of city lights shrouded their activities at night. Espinoza and Villanueva did not use drugs. Meth was strictly a business to them, producing more income than two uneducated peasants could …
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Despite high-profile killings, alcohol and domestic violence fuel rising crime …
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Wisconsin leads the nation in binge drinking, and La Crosse is “ground zero” for excessive alcohol use, Abraham said. “Regrettably we have seen numbers like this forever,” said Bob Lindsey, president of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug …
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