Title: Addiction Among The Homeless Population | Sunrise House
Headings: Addiction Among The Homeless Population
Addiction Among The Homeless Population
What Causes Homelessness?
Does Substance Abuse Cause Homelessness?
Substance abuse can be both the cause and the result of homelessness
Have you lost control of your substance use?
What Are the Common Drugs of Abuse?
What Forms of Mental Illness Affect the Homeless?
What Are the Barriers to Treatment?
What Are Some Possible Solutions?
Resources
You aren't alone. You deserve to get help.

Content: The National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) lists some of the key economic factors that contribute to homelessness in the US: 2
Inability to access healthcare/pay medical bills: Overwhelming medical costs is a major contributor to bankruptcy and poverty. A serious health emergency or disability can lead to homelessness. Loss of job opportunities: Many individuals are living in poverty and at risk of losing their housing due to unemployment. Even those who are employed may not make a salary high enough to lift them out of poverty. Lack of public assistance programs: Public assistance programs are becoming less available while the value they provide for families in need has decreased, resulting in a rise in poverty and homelessness. Inability to find affordable housing: