Effects of VHA Policy Directive 1163 on Acceptance and Employment Rates for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders Referred to VHA Vocational Rehabilitation

Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment

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Matthew E Sprong¹  Heaven Hollender⁴  Ashley A Pechek⁵  Kellie Forziat-Pytel⁵  Frank D Buono⁶ 

[1] Department of Veteran Affairs – VA Illiana Health Care System;VA Edwards Hines Jr. Health Care System;University of Illinois Springfield;Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis;Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania;Yale School of Medicine

关键词: Veterans health;    substance-related disorders;    rehabilitation;    vocational;   

DOI  :  10.1177/11782218221132397

学科分类：神经科学

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Introduction: Research has shown that Veterans with Substance/Alcohol Use Disorders (SUDs/AUDs) are at a greater risk for employment-related issues (eg, lower labor force participation rates), and interventions such as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) have been used as a tool to reduce employment obtainment and maintenance. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate acceptance rates and employment rates at closure for Veterans with SUDs/AUDs prior to the implementation of VHA Policy Directive 1163 (mandated that Veterans are not refused services based on prior or current SUD/AUDs). SUD/AUDs were coded to reflect DSM 5-TR criteria of active use and in-remission.

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