Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Use in Homeless Youth: A Preliminary Comparison of San Francisco and Chicago

Youth homelessness is a growing problem in the United States. The experience of homelessness appears to have numerous adverse consequences, including psychiatric and substance use disorders. This study compared the frequencies of psychiatric disorders, including substance use, between homeless youth...

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Main Authors: Ernika G. Quimby, Jennifer P. Edidin, Zoe Ganim, Erika Gustafson, Scott J. Hunter, Niranjan S. Karnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-08-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/2/3/186