Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of death among homeless adults, at rates
that exceed those in nonhomeless individuals. A complex set of factors contributes to this …

In many clinical settings, there is a high comorbidity between substance use disorders,
psychiatric disorders, and traumatic stress. Novel therapies are needed to address these co …

Substance use problems among the homeless population represents a major issue leading
to increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of this review was to investigate the …

Background Women living in poor and vulnerable neighbourhoods like Vancouver's
Downtown Eastside (DTES) face multiple burdens related to the social determinants of …

Objective There is scant research on the effectiveness of permanent supportive housing for
homeless women with mental illness. This study examines the effectiveness of Housing First …

Background Among individuals experiencing homelessness, unsheltered status is
associated with poor health and access to care and an increased risk for premature death …

Objective To estimate the association between COVID-19 and Emergency Department (ED)
psychiatric presentations, including suicidal ideation. Methods Using an interrupted time …

Previous studies that have explored the association between childhood trauma and
homelessness indicate that traumatic events can lead to survivor distrust of interpersonal …

Polysubstance use is a growing public health concern that has been associated with poor
clinical outcomes. Compared to single-drug users, this population suffers greater deficits in …

A large body of research documents the link between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and the course of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Similar relationships have been reported …