Journal Article Details

Citation:
Ring, B. M., Jarvis, B. P., Sigurdsson, S. O., DeFulio, A., & Silverman, K. (2018). Propensity to work among detoxified opioid-dependent adults. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 49 (2), 187-194.
Title:
Propensity to work among detoxified opioid-dependent adults
Authors:
Ring, B. M., Jarvis, B. P., Sigurdsson, S. O., DeFulio, A., & Silverman, K.
Year:
2018
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
No
NIDILRR-funded? 
No

Structured abstract:

Background:
Adults with a history of opioid dependence may find it difficult to gain or maintain employment. Barriers to employment include a lack of education and skills, and relapse to drug use.
Purpose:
To compare the rate of employment before, during, and after participation of detoxified opioid-dependent adults (n?=?117) enrolled in a therapeutic workplace intervention and to identify predictors of post-intervention employment.
Data collection & analysis:
Analyses were conducted on self-reported employment information collected using the Addiction Severity Index-Lite and direct observation while enrolled in a model workplace intervention called the therapeutic workplace.
Findings:
Participants were more likely to work during the intervention (67% of days available) than before (1% of days available) or after (26% of days available) the intervention. Participants also reported working more after the intervention than before. Participants who reported working 6 months after the intervention had stronger work experience and attended the therapeutic workplace more frequently during the intervention.
Conclusions:
Given the opportunity in a model workplace, unemployed detoxified opioid-dependent adults are more likely to attend a model workplace than to work in a community job.
Disabilities served:
Alcohol and drug abuse
Populations served:
Adults
Interventions:
Vocational rehabilitation
Occupational therapy
Outcomes:
Full-time employment