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

• Published in: Substance 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
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2004
• Subjects: Employment; Participation; Substance Abuse; Treatment Outcomes; Treatment Programs; Vocational Rehabilitation

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...