title: Alcoholism in homeless veterans: a historical overview.
abstract: The department of Veterans Affairs uses a variety of approaches to assist homeless veterans suffering from alcoholism, including outreach and domiciliary programs. The history of alcoholism and homelessness is discussed in this article and characteristics of homeless veterans are delineated. Cultural considerations, treatment options, and the role of the CNS working with this population are presented. Implications for further research are included.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006295:Health Resources; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D014728:Veterans