Indian journal of psychiatry · 2026
Patterns of substance use among homeless men residing in urban shelter homes in Delhi.
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Balasubramanian Ilambaridhi, Ambekar Atul, Agrawal Alok, Kumar Rajesh
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BACKGROUND: Homeless populations are highly vulnerable to substance use, but Indian data are limited.
AIM: This study aimed to examine the pattern and severity of substance use among homeless men residing in Delhi.
METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 100 homeless men aged 18-50 years from urban shelters in Delhi were assessed using the World Health Organization Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test.
RESULTS: The mean age was 32.1 ± 8.0 years. Lifetime substance use was highest for tobacco (91%), alcohol (90%), and cannabis (37%). Current use of any substance, including tobacco, was 86%, and current use of substances other than tobacco was 75%. Among current users, 33 of 74 alcohol users and 11 of 13 opioid users were in the high-risk category.
CONCLUSION: Homeless men residing in urban shelters in Delhi have a high burden of substance use, particularly high-risk alcohol and opioid use, supporting shelter-linked screening and de-addiction services.
AIM: This study aimed to examine the pattern and severity of substance use among homeless men residing in Delhi.
METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 100 homeless men aged 18-50 years from urban shelters in Delhi were assessed using the World Health Organization Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test.
RESULTS: The mean age was 32.1 ± 8.0 years. Lifetime substance use was highest for tobacco (91%), alcohol (90%), and cannabis (37%). Current use of any substance, including tobacco, was 86%, and current use of substances other than tobacco was 75%. Among current users, 33 of 74 alcohol users and 11 of 13 opioid users were in the high-risk category.
CONCLUSION: Homeless men residing in urban shelters in Delhi have a high burden of substance use, particularly high-risk alcohol and opioid use, supporting shelter-linked screening and de-addiction services.