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This thesis will explore the association between overdose deaths and size of homeless population in United States counties. The overarching aim is to identify potential factors that relate to the disproportionate rates of substance misuse and overdose fatalities in the United States’ homeless population. By exploring the mechanism of the potential relationships between overdose deaths and homeless ... read morepopulation size, this thesis will provide evidence to inform substance use disorder interventions among homeless populations. Specifically, this thesis will examine potential policy effects (e.g. Emergency Department availability and the existence of Substance Abuse Treatment Centers) to explore the necessity of expanding access to emergency overdose reversal as well as examining the impact of various sociodemographic factors and their implications.read less
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