Pathways In and Out of Substance Use Among Homeless-Emerging Adults
Pathways In and Out of Substance Use Among Homeless-Emerging Adults
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无家可归的新兴成年人进出药物使用的途径
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2006
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K. Johnson
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Kimberly A. Tyler;K. Johnson
尽管无家可归的年轻人中酗酒和吸毒的比例很高，但人们对是谁开始酗酒和吸毒、持续酗酒的原因以及为什么有些人最终不再使用而其他人却没有的了解却很少。基于对中西部 40 名 19 至 21 岁无家可归者的定性访谈，结果显示，大多数受访者是由朋友和熟人开始吸毒的，尽管家庭也发挥了重要作用。近一半的受访者表示使用药物来应对早期的家庭虐待、压力和街头生活。此外，大多数人表示他们无意戒烟。如果不加以治疗，药物滥用可能会导致无家可归的新兴成年人产生化学依赖，并可能导致长期无家可归。
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.