A Qualitative Exploration of the Spatial Needs of Homeless Drug Users Living in Hostels and Night Shelters

In the UK, it is important to study the necessity of space for homeless people and the necessity of dormitory / nighttime shelter as the number of homeless people is increasing rapidly (Fitzpatrick et al., 2012). The critical evaluation task begins with a summary of the qualitative investigation of Article A on the spatial needs of homeless drug users in accommodation and nighttime residences (2013) and discusses the relevant method, which is suitable for that topic I will consider further whether it is.

This study investigated the therapeutic needs of homeless people who are participating in large-scale urban daily housing programs. One hundred participants who participated in this service evaluated the use of alcohol and drugs, the stage of psychological distress and change. The relevance between substance usage, risk awareness, and change preparation is checked for alcohol and drug respectively. Participants felt high levels of psychological distress compared to "non-patient" samples. Within the past 6 months 80% of people are drinking alcohol, 65% have a high risk of drinking, 60% are using drugs, 82% of which are high risk. Most people think "drink too much" or "use drugs", but I think most people are in the stage of pre-consideration and change. Intervention in this group should focus on the motivation through gradual convenience and the relevance of psychiatric symptoms to substance use.

Shelter for homeless alcoholics or drug users; Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse provides three such programs for the Massachusetts Alcohol Addiction and Drug Rehabilitation Department. The main alcohol / drug abuse prevention office provides funds to four evacuation centers. One of them is a bakery that offers training and employment for homeless people. One example of a combination of an intensive treatment program and on-the-spot treatment is a project in New Jersey funded by the National Alcohol Center. According to this plan, small group (10 people) group accommodation facilities for homeless alcohol dependents also provide information on daytime activities (eg counseling, vocational training, education and leisure activities), introduction to health and mental health services It is a place for.