The Impact of Employment Counseling on Substance User Treatment Participation and Outcomes

The nationally representative Alcohol & Drug Services Study (ADSS, 1996-1999) is used to examine employment counseling's impact on treatment participation & on postdischarge abstinence & employment. Employment counseling (EC) is among the more frequently received ancillary services...

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Published inSubstance use & misuse Vol. 39; no. 13-14; pp. 2391 - 2424
Main Authors Reif, Sharon, Horgan, Constance M, Ritter, Grant A, Tompkins, Christopher P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2004
Subjects
Employment
Participation
Substance Abuse
Treatment Outcomes
Treatment Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
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Summary:The nationally representative Alcohol & Drug Services Study (ADSS, 1996-1999) is used to examine employment counseling's impact on treatment participation & on postdischarge abstinence & employment. Employment counseling (EC) is among the more frequently received ancillary services in substance user treatment. The ADSS study sample showed it was received by 13% of all (N = 988) nonmethadone outpatient clients, & 42% of the 297 clients with a need for it. Clients who received needed EC (met need) are compared to clients who did not receive needed EC (unmet need). Met-need clients had significantly longer treatment duration & greater likelihood of employment postdischarge than unmet-need clients. Both groups were as likely to complete treatment & be abstinent at follow-up. Implications are discussed. Future needed research & unresolved critical issues are also noted. 5 Tables, 38 References. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:1082-6084
DOI:10.1081/LSUM-200034661