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homeless substance abuse and treatment  

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  • According to the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, homelessness is defined as the lack of a regular and adequate nighttime residence including a nighttime residence that is either a supervised shelter, an institution that provides temporary assistance, or a public or private place not ordinarily used as sleeping accommodations for humans.Homelessness in the United States is a significant social issue with as many as 3.5 million people estimated to be homeless during the course of a year and 700,000 to 800,000 people homeless on any given night. The U.S. idea of who is homeless has changed over the years. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Homeless, Substance Abuse and Treatment]

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