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In relative terms these individuals are underrepresented in substance use services. This study captured common trajectories and identified barriers and facilitators to accessing treatment among a group of people currently experiencing homelessness and who have used or have been eligible for alcohol treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Qualitative study in which we conducted 32 semi\u2010structured \u2018journey\u2010mapping\u2019 interviews with individuals currently experiencing homelessness and currently or previously using alcohol harmfully. Interviews were conducted in London homeless centres (UK), audio\u2010recorded and transcribed verbatim. We used a life course\u2010informed, journey\u2010mapping thematic analysis (with elements of reflexive thematic analysis) to capture how participants made sense of their trajectories of alcohol use and recovery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Overall, we generated six themes describing participants' journeys: \u2018Early access &amp; exposure to alcohol\u2019, \u2018Drivers and vulnerabilities for heavy alcohol use\u2019, \u2018Sustained heavy alcohol use: coping mechanisms, consequences and compounding challenges\u2019, \u2018Systemic, interpersonal and environmental barrier to recovery\u2019, \u2018Internal path towards recovery: growth, relationships and motivation\u2019 and \u2018Recovery through external support systems and structures\u2019. Participants often situated the onset of heavy drinking in childhood trauma and adverse family environments, describing alcohol as a coping mechanism for emotional pain. Homelessness was narrated as both a consequence and driver of drinking, with environmental factors such as sleeping rough and shared identities around heavy drinking reinforcing consumption. Recovery was portrayed as a deeply personal process requiring internal motivation, autonomy and supportive relationships. Barriers of accessing care included long waiting times, administrative hurdles and negative service experiences, while facilitating factors comprised stable housing, personalised care and peer support. Transformative shifts in perspective and the development of self\u2010compassion were described as pivotal turning points.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among people experiencing homelessness, heavy drinking appears to be commonly rooted in childhood trauma and adverse family environments, with homelessness described as both a consequence and a reinforcing driver of alcohol use. Recovery is portrayed as a highly personal process supported by stable housing, personalised care and meaningful relationships, including peer support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/add.70563","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,2]],"date-time":"2026-08-02T23:36:40Z","timestamp":1785713800000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["People experiencing homelessness and their experiences with substance use services for alcohol treatment in England: Journey mapping based on semi\u2010structured interviews"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9963-8693","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Vera Helen","family":"Buss","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Behavioural Science and Health University College London  London UK"},{"name":"Behavioural Research UK  Edinburgh UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2797-5428","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Jamie","family":"Brown","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Behavioural Science and Health University College London  London UK"},{"name":"Behavioural Research UK  Edinburgh UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5353-9152","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Melissa","family":"Oldham","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Behavioural Science and Health University College London  London UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-5658-6168","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Sarah E.","family":"Jackson","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Behavioural Science and Health University College London  London UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4033-442X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Lion","family":"Shahab","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Behavioural Science and Health University College London  London UK"},{"name":"Behavioural Research UK  Edinburgh UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8845-7114","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Dimitra","family":"Kale","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Behavioural Science and Health University College London  London UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8494-5105","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Sharon","family":"Cox","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Behavioural Science and Health University College London  London UK"},{"name":"Behavioural Research UK  Edinburgh UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,2]]},"reference":[{"issue":"2","key":"e_1_2_10_2_1","first-page":"19","article-title":"The ETHOS definition and classification of homelessness: An analysis","volume":"5","author":"Amore K","year":"2011","journal-title":"Eur J Homelessness"},{"issue":"525","key":"e_1_2_10_3_1","first-page":"286","article-title":"How can health services effectively meet the health needs of homeless people?","volume":"56","author":"Wright NM","year":"2006","journal-title":"Br J Gen Pract"},{"key":"e_1_2_10_4_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1080\/1606635031000135631"},{"key":"e_1_2_10_5_1","unstructured":"Ministry of Housing Communities & Local Government.Homelessness data: notes and definitions London United Kingdom: UK Government; [updated 3 April 2018; cited 2025 2 April]. 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