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

Kansas Drug Testing Next On The Docket Of 'Ultraconservative' Bills

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There is little data suggesting drug abuse is a widespread problem among people receiving government benefits, but lawmakers usually say they hear about it anecdotally from members of the business community. The drug-testing issue has been perennial …
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Grieving mother on a path to prevention

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Prescription drug abuse is on the rise among teenagers, according to the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's Prescription Monitoring Program, which provides literature outlining statistics. For instance, according to DCP's research …
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Dedham officials, residents discuss drug abuse

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“We've had a drug problem for years. I want to know what the town is going to do about the problem,” Victoria said at the Substance Abuse Taskforce meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Dedham Police Detective Kevin Mahoney presented statistics that back up …
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