A view from the street: homelessness, begging and drug misuse

Abstract

This article summarises the findings of a research study conducted to establish the links between homelessness, begging and drug misuse. It concludes that drug misuse is widespread amongst beggars and rough sleepers. It discusses some of the issues concerning care and support services available to the homeless.

Citation

Banks, G., Jowett, S., Brown, A. and Goodall, J. (2003), "A view from the street: homelessness, begging and drug misuse", Safer Communities, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 40-42. https://doi.org/10.1108/17578043200300007