NCJ Number
225682
Journal
Journal of Teaching in the Addictions Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Dated: 2008 Pages: 97-108
Date Published
2008
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This study explored the external and internal issues that might have an effect on collaborative ventures designed to provide vocational rehabilitation services to persons with substance use disorders.
Abstract
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals reported having more training related to providing vocational services to individuals with substance abuse histories than did those who worked in substance abuse (SA) treatment. In contrast, SA treatment professionals placed a higher priority on the development of such services for individuals with substance abuse histories. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between the 2 groups in 6 of the 10 areas addressing ability and skill when working with individuals with substance use disorders. SA treatment professionals had higher perceptions of ability in the following areas: addressing legal issues related to substance abuse and employment addressing treatment and compliance issues, accessing community resources, defining addiction as a disability, determining the functional limitation associated with substance abuse, determining the vocational implications of substance abuse clients, counseling substance abuse clients, and addressing relapse prevention issues. VR professionals had higher perceptions of ability for conducting job development for substance abuse clients. Data were collected for 83 professionals from vocational rehabilitation and those who work in the field of substance abuse treatment. Tables and references