Homeless And Alcohol
Homeless And Alcohol – Homelessness became an apparent pressing social issue in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s because of the frighteningly large number of homeless individuals and families appearing in public and in social work intervention programs (First, Rife, & Toomey, 1995).
It is impossible to present accurate data concerning the scope of the problem because:
- there is little consensus concerning how to define and quantify this condition (narrowly or broadly; counting family units or numbers of individuals)
- many communities do not choose to look for and count their homeless members
- many homeless individuals and families do not choose to be found and counted
Homelessness in America during the 1950s and early 1960s almost exclusively involved single men over the age of 50.
“Homeless And Alcohol” Thank you for your comment. Most certainly being homeless due to alcohol is a shame and down on there luck part of our society. In America we have thousands of treatment centerswhere alcoholism can be treated and yet many thousands both men and women do not utilize the facilities. As an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor I have helped many recover and get them back on their feet again. Yet as bad as it sounds there are still millions out there that simply reject help. So what can you do but Pray for them. Warmest Regards, Coyalita Linville.