If good intentions, well-meaning programs and humanitarian gestures could put an end to homelessness, it would now be history. Since that’s not the case, it’s time to do something different, something that will fix the problem, not fix the shame. (Philip Mangano, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness). The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) defines homeless youth as individuals who are “not over the age of 21…for whom it is not possible to live in a safe environment with a parent and who do not have no other safe alternative lifestyle. » This definition implicitly implies that homeless youth are not accompanied by a parent or guardian (Haber and Toro, 2004). The following essay examines two interventions for homeless youth who abuse drugs and alcohol.IntroductionAmerican adolescents and young adults are at the highest risk of becoming homeless. Although youth homelessness is increasing, the majority of research in recent years has all focused on homeless adults. Risk factors for homelessness include mental illness, economic disadvantage, physical and sexual abuse; socio-economic difficulties, drug use. Although more and more interventions for homeless youth are being developed, few if any interventions have been piloted and their effectiveness has not been tested. And it is not obvious that a group approach is better than an individual approach. But cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescents and young children has been found to be the most effective intervention for homeless, drug-addicted youth. Case management is considered an important component of substance abuse services and has also been recommended for homeless clients with a substance abuse problem...... middle of document ...... it n There are not many studies carried out concerning the intervention of homeless young people, so it is this population which is in greatest difficulty. Drug and alcohol abuse are the two things that affect homeless youth and they are the two things that leave them homeless. As a social worker, we should look for a permanent home for them and also try to find positive role models or role models for them. even be one for them. As a social worker, I would approach the client and speak to them with respect, whether or not they have piercings all over their face or are dressed shamefully. If you speak to a young person in a respectful manner, he or she can feel empowered. A social worker might provide information about youth clinics or try to address the individual's problem by asking what causes them to use drugs and alcohol and minimizing anything that triggers these actions..