TRAUMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS BUT NOT SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN HOMELESS MEN

Mental health problems and substance abuse are common among the homeless. A new study finds that homeless men who experienced traumatic, life-threatening events may develop mental health problems, but these harrowing experiences do not necessarily prompt them to abuse alcohol or drugs. http://www.ahrq.gov/research/aug10/0810RA23.htm

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