Work Dysfunction and Addiction

Comerford, Anthony

doi:10.1016/s0740-5472(98)00070-1

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“…While there is a well-documented association between drug and alcohol abuse and employment-related difficulties (Siegal et al, 1996;Comerford, 1999), ratings of the significance of work did not differ between Veterans with substance use problems and non-users. One interpretation of these results is supported by research showing that unsatisfactory terminations were associated with substance abuse (Becker et al, 1998).…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Indirect evidence suggests that the likelihood of having service-connection benefits reduced appears to be low but the odds are in fact unknown (Sayer, Spoont, & Nelson, 2004). Employment is an important component in the rehabilitation of drug users (e.g., Platt, 1995;Comerford, 1999) and, thus, unemployment and underemployment pose a barrier to recovery for Veterans with substance use problems.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Veterans' attitudes toward work and disability compensation: Associations with substance abuse

Meshberg‐Cohen

Reid‐Quiñones

Black

et al. 2014

Addictive Behaviors

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Introduction-Veterans deemed disabled for conditions resulting from, or aggravated by, their service in the military are eligible for service-connected disability payments. Despite many positive effects of disability payments, one concern is that Veterans with psychiatric conditions who receive disability payments are less likely to be employed compared to those who are denied benefits. Little is known about the attitudes of substance using Veterans, for whom work is a particularly important part of recovery, toward work and disability compensation.Methods-This study compared the responses of Veterans with (n=33) and without substance use problems (n=51) to questions about work's significance and its relationship to disability payments. T-and chi-square tests were conducted to determine if Veterans with substance use problems differed from the others on work-related attitudes and perceptions of the relation between work and Veterans' benefits.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 73%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Veterans' attitudes toward work and disability compensation: Associations with substance abuse

Meshberg‐Cohen

Reid‐Quiñones

Black

et al. 2014

Addictive Behaviors

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“…Employment has been linked to self-esteem, self-worth and independence (Bausch et al, 2000;Comerford, 1999;Leukefeld et al, 2007). In turn these characteristics have been shown to reduce substance abuse.…”

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Employment Type and Length of Stay in Substance Abuse Treatment: Economic Factors and Gender Specific Effects

Keefer

2013

International Journal of Social Science Studies

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We present an economic argument for the effect of employment on length of stay in substance abuse treatment, which is documented to contribute to positive post-treatment outcomes. We begin by presenting a theoretical model which predicts longer lengths of stay for employed versus unemployed individuals, as is observed empirically. The model shows that along with its psychological benefits, employment increases length of stay by increasing the opportunity costs of substance use. As labor market outcomes and experiences are different between men and women we empirically examine the gender specific effects of employment on length of stay. Furthermore, we consider that there are different types of employment. We conduct an econometric analysis of the Treatment and Episode Data Set for discharges (TEDS-D) examining the effect of being full time, part time and unemployed. The results agree with previous research and the economic model presented, any employment increases length of stay. However, men receive greater benefits from both types of employment. Also, men receive the greatest increase from full time employment, whereas women from part time employment. The results further suggest the need for gender specific treatment policies.

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“…Individuals with long histories of drug and alcohol use and a low trajectory of earned income often display behaviors and attitudes that diminish their competitiveness in the labor market (Carpenedo et al, 2007;Sung, 2001). Therefore, effective treatment for substance-using criminal offenders, on the one hand, applies interventions targeted at ending their physical and psychological dependence on addictive substances; on the other hand, it bridges their return to society as productive citizens (Comeford, 1999;Sung, 2001;Walker & Leukefeld, 2002). Without mutually reinforcing each other, neither abstinence alone nor employment alone can pave the way out of crime.…”

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The Impact of Substance User Treatment Participation on Legal Employment and Income Among Probationers and Parolees

Sung

Chu

2011

Substance Use & Misuse

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Employment is essential for recovery. But treatment could conflict with work schedules, and employment gains could be short lived. This study examined how employment and income varied during and after treatment, what aspects of treatment impacted on employment, and whether treatment improved income. Baseline and follow-up data were analyzed for 760 probationers and parolees in 11 US cities that participated in the 1992-1995 Drug Abuse Treatment Outcomes Study. Results showed that only residential/inpatient treatment was associated, temporarily, with employment. Retention, compliance, and self-efficacy were correlated to posttreatment employment. However, treatment had no impact on income, which was determined by education and work history.

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Work Dysfunction and Addiction

Cited by 29 publications

References 31 publications

Veterans' attitudes toward work and disability compensation: Associations with substance abuse

Veterans' attitudes toward work and disability compensation: Associations with substance abuse

Employment Type and Length of Stay in Substance Abuse Treatment: Economic Factors and Gender Specific Effects

The Impact of Substance User Treatment Participation on Legal Employment and Income Among Probationers and Parolees

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