Students are required to build on their key findings from their group presentation by writing anindividualreport for their chosen client group.Chosen client group : AOD and people experiencing...

Running Head: ACADEMIC WRITING                            1
AOD AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS                3
AOD AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Table of Contents
Introduction to AOD and People Experiencing Homelessness    3
Current Context of AOD Issues with People Experiencing Homelessness    3
AOD Issues    3
Politics:    3
Drug Availability:    3
Research:    3
Community Attitudes:    4
Homelessness    4
Dual Diagnosis Relating to People Experiencing Homelessness    4
Evaluation of Current Services and Prevention Programs Focused on Addressing Issues Affecting People Experiencing Homelessness    6
Professional and Ethical Practice in Direct Work with People Experiencing Homelessness    7
Cost efficiency:    7
Effective services:    7
Services should be able to cater individual needs:    7
Equity and access:    7
Transparency:    8
Conclusion    8
References    9
Introduction to AOD and People Experiencing Homelessness
As per 2018 census, it is observed that in Australia, 116,000 people are homeless, which means that for every 10,000 people in Australia, 50 people need support for their accommodation or staying in temporary space, which are severely crowded (AIHW, 2021). Those who have instable housing facilities are more prone to risky use of substances such as alcohol, tobacco and drugs, collectively known as Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).
They use illicit form such as injections, or other ways, which is severe threat to their health as well. In Melbourne, only 43% of homeless population is suffering from alcohol and drug use problem (AIHW, 2021). Some had these problems prior from being homeless while others developed after being homeless.
Current Context of AOD Issues with People Experiencing Homelessness
AOD Issues
AOD issues are impacted by variety of factors and during research; it is found that these factors are interrelated as well.
Politics:
It is one of the major factor but dependent on the changeable philosophical idea of the government. Labour government supported heroin trial, which is against what public demands actually.
Drug Availability:
Though drugs usage is not legalised but when one drug’s availability is reduced the other’s availability increases (Alcohol and Drug Foundation, 2018). For some reason heroin’s availability was reduced then cocaine and methamphetamine were available in abundance.
Research:
There is great emphasise in the country on research and education. It helps to follow evidence-based practice and supports identification, prevention and clinical treatments.
Community Attitudes:
The communities are able to influence political decisions and funding agencies with the help of media. They are also influential over drug addicts and their families. Apart from this the philosophies of drug users and their demographics is also impactful towards AOD issues.
Homelessness
In generic terms, homelessness is about those people who do not have access to roof but as per research population who do not have provisions for long-term accommodation or whichever is suitable for living (Vallesi et al., 2021). There are many people, who are living in cars, staying such as refugees, spending nights in temporary or emergency hideouts as well.
There are many reasons, which results to homelessness such as unemployment, experiences of violence, lack of financial stability, chronic health issues, social isolation and use of substances alcohol, tobacco and drugs. AOD and homelessness are related due to emergence of strained relationships out of it. The addictive disorders lead to violence in the families and job loss.
Due to addiction, they are not able to pay the bills on time and support their family responsibilities. As a result, they are estranged and it becomes...