Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Scorzelli, J. F. (2007). Predicting sobriety from the employment status of dually diagnosed clients who are opiate dependent. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 28 31-43. |
| Title: | Predicting sobriety from the employment status of dually diagnosed clients who are opiate dependent |
| Authors: | Scorzelli, J. F. |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling |
| Publisher: | |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1874.2007.tb00030.x |
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| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Background: Studies suggest that there appears to be two views concerning factors that influence the etiology and maintenance of the drug dependence and a person’s ability to maintain sobriety. The first pertains to mental illness, whereas the second concerns personal and situational variables. Among the latter, employment seems to be a major predictors in maintaining sobriety. |
| Purpose: | To determine whether sobriety can be predicted from both the MMPI-2 clinical scales and the employment status of a group of participants who were opiate dependent. |
| Study sample: | 103 participants who fulfilled the criteria for Opiate dependence and were taking part in an outpatient detoxification program. |
| Conclusions: | Employment was a predictor in maintaining sobriety after 6 months. |
| Disabilities served: |
Alcohol and drug abuse |
| Populations served: |
Persons with multiple disabilities (e.g., deaf-blindness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse) |
| Interventions: |
Supported employment |