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. 2012;31(3):288-302.
doi: 10.1080/10550887.2012.694604.

Rate and predictors of employment among formerly polysubstance dependent urban individuals in recovery

Alexandre B Laudet  1
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Rate and predictors of employment among formerly polysubstance dependent urban individuals in recovery

Alexandre B Laudet. J Addict Dis. 2012.

Abstract

Employment is a key functioning index in addiction services and consistently emerges as a goal among individuals in recovery. Research on the employment status in the addiction field has focused on treatment populations or welfare recipients; little is known of employment rates or their predictors among individuals in recovery. This study seeks to fill this gap, capitalizing on a sample (N = 311) of urban individuals at various stages of recovery. Fewer than half (44.5%) of participants were employed; in logistic regressions, male gender and Caucasian race enhanced the odds of employment, whereas having a comorbid chronic physical or mental health condition decreased the odds by half. Implications center on the need to identify effective strategies to enhance employability among women and minorities and for integrated care for individuals with multiple chronic conditions.

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