Program That Emphasizes Housing For Homeless Persons With Alcoholism Associated With Reduced Alcohol Use And Health Care Costs

An intervention that provides housing for homeless persons with severe alcohol problems without requiring abstinence from drinking was associated with reduced health care use and costs and a decrease in the use of alcohol, according to a study in the April 1 issue of JAMA. Chronically homeless people with severe alcohol problems are costly to the public because of their high use of publicly funded health and criminal justice systems resources.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on April 6th, 2009