title: Factors associated with substance use among homeless young adults.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated with substance use among homeless young adults. Multinomial logistic regression analyses examined the influence of social networks and economic factors among a group of homeless young adults with differing levels of alcohol and drug use. In addition, for those with an alcohol use disorder, the role of future time expectancies was examined. A sample (n = 185) of homeless young adults aged 18 to 23 were recruited from a community drop-in center and interviewed utilizing self-report instruments. Findings suggest that social networks, economic factors, and future expectancies are significant predictors of the level of substance use among homeless young adults. Being able to identify those areas that place homeless young adults at risk for substance abuse and dependence has implications for effective intervention.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78130, USA. rgomez@mail.utexas.edu
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: Sanna J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Amanda N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Barczyk
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D004467:Economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult
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