Why open access to vocational services in substance use treatment matters: Commentary on Cosottile and Defulio (2020).

Brian J Stevenson Shana BakkenLisa MuellerCharles E Drebing

Published in: Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors (2022)

Work activity is not simply a means or incentive for achieving sobriety. Employment is a critical component of recovery that supports a healthy sober lifestyle. Vocational services can be successfully integrated into substance use treatment without restricting access to those who have demonstrated sobriety. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

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