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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Encompassing All Addictive Disorders
Volume 27, 2001 - Issue 1
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CORRELATES OF EMPLOYMENT: A COHORT STUDY

Robert C. Sterling Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Division ofSubstance Abuse Programs, 1021 South 21st St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, U.S.A.
, Ph.D.,
Edward Gottheil Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Division ofSubstance Abuse Programs, 1021 South 21st St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, U.S.A.
, M.D.Ph.D.,
Scott D. Glassman Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Division ofSubstance Abuse Programs, 1021 South 21st St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, U.S.A.
, B.A.,
Stephen P. Weinstein Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Division ofSubstance Abuse Programs, 1021 South 21st St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, U.S.A.
, Ph.D.,
Ronald D. Serota Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Division ofSubstance Abuse Programs, 1021 South 21st St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, U.S.A.
, M.D. &
Allan Lundy Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Division ofSubstance Abuse Programs, 1021 South 21st St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, U.S.A.
, Ph.D.
Pages 137-146 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Employment is often viewed as a potent indicator of substanceabuse treatment outcome. This study was conducted to determine if personalityand/or demographic characteristics of a cohort of unemployed substance dependentpersons presenting for addiction treatment might predict employment 9 monthspostadmission. By using stepwise discriminant function analysis, seven variablespredictive of employment were identified. The positive value of employmentwas clearly documented. Those who gained employment were functioning betterwith regard to social and drug-use parameters than those who did not.

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