The Experience of Substance Abuse in Homeless Veterans (Essay Sample)

The Experience of Substance Abuse in Homeless Veterans
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The Experience of Substance Abuse in Homeless Veterans
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The problem of homelessness often affects the most vulnerable segments of society, among them veterans. This group also experiences significant issues concerning excessive alcohol consumption and drug addiction, which entail detrimental consequences for their health and ability to return to everyday life. Several researchers have studied substance abuse among homeless veterans and produced relevant studies. Among the scholars is Iheanacho et al. (2018), who undertook an extensive study among more than two hundred thousand veterans registered with the Veterans Health Organization. The authors found that 34.6% of veterans with opioid use disorder were homeless and prone to HIV infections than those with a home (Iheanacho et al., 2018). Thus, this study provides data necessary for understanding the scale of veteran homelessness and the effects of drug addiction on this demographic.