At least 500 000 people in the US experience homelessness nightly. More than 30% of people experiencing homelessness also have a substance use disorder. Involuntary displacement is a common practice in responding to unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. Understanding the health implications of displacement (eg, “sweeps,” “clearings,” “cleanups”) is important, especially as they relate to key substance use disorder outcomes. [JAMA Network] 

Objective  To estimate the long-term health effects of involuntary displacement of people experiencing homelessness who inject drugs in 23 US cities.

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