Defeating dependency: Work first

• Published in: American Enterprise Institute Research Papers
• Main Author: Wetzler, Scott
• Format: Web Resource
• Language: English
• Published: Washington American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research 26.09.2018
• Subjects: Employment

Key Points * Conventional wisdom in the treatment-provider community advocates for substance users to engage in treatment and avoid employment activities, which are viewed as potentially stressful and relapse-inducing. * Research shows employment is associated with positive outcomes among substance...