Drug problems among homeless individuals in Toronto, Canada: prevalence, drugs of choice, and relation to health status

• Main Authors: Kiss Alex (Author), Levinson Wendy (Author), Redelmeier Donald A (Author), Chiu Shirley (Author), Grinman Michelle N (Author), Tolomiczenko George (Author), Cowan Laura (Author), Hwang Stephen W (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Drug use is believed to be an important factor contributing to the poor health and increased mortality risk that has been widely observed among homeless individuals. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and cha...