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__NOTOC__Sustaining recovery often means rebuilding lives.&nbsp; Many in early recovery need assistance with basic job training skills and with finding opportunies to continue their education.&nbsp; In addition, may face the additional challlenge of the stigma associated with being in recovery from SUD, especially when a person has a criminal record. Helping those in recovery access opportunites for education, job training, and employment greatly enhaces a feeling of self-worth and accomplishment&nbsp; - and reduces the likelihood of relapse.
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= Employability of Recovering Opioid Users-[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2621026/ Slovenian Case Study] =
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<div class="_">All of the following facts are from the Slovenian Case Study<sup class="reference">[1]</sup><br/> &nbsp;</div> <div class="_">Summary of [[Key_Insights_from_Employers_and_the_Opioid_Substitution_Treatment_Program|Key_Insights_from_Employers_and_the_Opioid_Substitution_Treatment_Program]]</div>
 
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== Opioid Substitution Treatment Programs(OSTP) ==
 
  
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*OSTP is one of the main approaches in drug addiction treatment and harm reduction programs for opioid illicit drugs users.  
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Employers can provide key assistance in two primary areas - helping current employees with SUD find treatment and other support, and helping those newer to recovery with job training and employment.&nbsp; Employees in recovery are loyal, productive members of the workforce and an asset to any employer.&nbsp; Helping employees get into recovery involves&nbsp;some upront costs, but ultimately enhances the bottom line.
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*The main goals of OSTP are reducing drug use, improving personal and social functioning, and improving public health (eg, by diminishing the risk of HIV infection and hepatitis and by preventing and reducing drug-related mortality and criminal behavior)
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== Case Study Background Information ==
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== Access to Jobs for People in Recovery ==
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=== National H.I.R.E. Network.<ref>https://hirenetwork.org/</ref> ===
  
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*237 individuals enrolled in OSTP at the Center for Prevention and Treatment of Drug Addiction of the Community Health Center accuretly filled out a survey to participate in this case study.  
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The National H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals with criminal records Re-enter through Employment) Network seeks to help individuals overcome the barrier of having a criminal record to find employment.&nbsp; &nbsp;H.I.R.E.&nbsp;provides a broad range of resources including agencies and organizations that can be of assistance in providing empolyment related servics as well as assisting with legal issues arising from having a criminal record.&nbsp; Its clearinghouse offeres resources, information, and assistance to aid people with criminal records, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers.&nbsp; Listings are by state, government agencies, and community-based organizations.
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**The average age of those participating was 27 
 
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*A sample of 100 Slovenian companies was randomly selected from the Slovenian Labor Inspectorate, and 66 of those companies responded to the survey for this case study.  
 
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**More information on the types of companies that participated can be found [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2621026/ here].  
 
  
 
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== Employee's Perception of Work ==
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=== RetrofitCareers ===
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RetrofitCareers purpose is to provide a direct online portal for those in “successful” drug or alcohol recovery to find meaningful employment in order to sustain one’s own Work/Life balance. In turn, provide willing businesses a direct online portal to pro-actively seek and find valuable employees who are in “successful” drug or alcohol abuse recovery.&nbsp; Learn more at&nbsp;[https://www.retrofitcareers.com/ https://www.retrofitcareers.com/]
  
 
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*The employment rate increased from 46.0% to 56.5% (''P'' = 0.027) during short-term vists at OSTP.  
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*There were 103 (43.5%) unemployed participants.
 
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**Analysis showed that unemployment was significantly higher in those who were longer in OSTP, who did not use OSTP medication/drugs regularly, who were involved in criminal acts, who did not feel capable of performing any type of job, and who did not feel a positive change in attitude toward working after entering the OSTP. 
 
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*Among 103 unemployed participants, 16 (15.5%) did not want to become employed and did not look for a job, 15 (14.6%) wanted to get a job but did not look for one, while 7 (6.8%) did not want to get a job but did look for one. The remaining 65 (63.1%) wanted to get a job and did look for one
 
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**Of 60 participants, 26 (43.3%) responded that they would accept any type of job, 16 (26.7%) would accept only a well-enough paid job, 8 (13.3%) would accept only a job that would allow them to work independently, and 15 (25.0%) would accept only a job that would allow them sufficient creativity
 
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**In this group of OSTP participants, 22 of 65 (33.8%) wanted a job because of their rehabilitation, 44 (67.7%) because of the financial independence, and 41 (63.1%) to get their lives in order. 
 
  
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=== Employee's Attitudes After OSTP: ===
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Our campaign asks CEOs to sign this pledge as a starting point toward saving lives. Pledge today, and turn your commitment into action in your local communities.&nbsp;
  
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*Twenty-six of 134 (19.4%) participants had a positive attitude change toward work and job after entering OSTP and believed that they were more concentrated; 24 (17.9%) believed that their attitude to work improved, 13 (9.7%) believed that their relationship with coworkers improved, and 14 (10.4%) believed that their relationship with their employer improved
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*30 of 134 (22.4%) believed that they were equally capable of doing their job, while 104 (77.6%) believed that they were more capable of doing their job than before entering OSTP.
 
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*100 of 134 (74.6%) were prepared to undergo drug testing to keep their jobs.
 
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*226 of 237 (95.4%) of participants reported that Slovenian society was not tolerant enough to provide employment for unemployed persons in OSTP or to enable them to keep their jobs. Also, 230 (97.0%) participants thought that it would be more difficult to a get new job if the employer knew that they were included in OSTP.
 
  
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== Employers Perception of Working With Recovering Opioid Users ==
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The opioid epidemic is my problem to help solve. By completing the following form, I pledge that my organization will do what it can to take action:
  
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*Only 4 (6.6%) out of 61 company employers or safety managers answered positively to the question if the presence of drugs and psychoactive substances had been perceived as a problem in their companies
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1.I pledge to help create a workplace where it is safe to have uncomfortable, and often difficult, conversations about addiction
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*50 (78.1%) of 64 respondents believed they lacked the expertise to recognize a person under the influence of illicit drugs or other psychoactive substances.
 
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*According to employers’ answers, if job seekers had been treated for drug addiction in the past, their likelihood of getting a job would have been lower in 53 of 57 (93.0%) of cases; if they were taking part in OSTP at the time of job searching their chances would have been lower in 54 in 57 (94.7%) of cases; and if they were recreational drug users their chances would have been lower in 56/59 (94.9%) of cases
 
  
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== Conclusion of Case Study ==
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2. I pledge to help educate my employees about the dangers of prescription opioids, to dispel the myths and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction, and to support employees and family members' access to quality treatment and recovery services.
  
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*According to the survey, the unemployment rate substantially decreased after OSTP, while ability to work substantially increased.
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3. I pledge to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to building drug-free communities and preventing addiction, improving access to quality treatment and supporting recovery.
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*The perception about mentally demanding assignments, work at unfavorable hours, and forced pace of work represented lower burden for participants after entering the OSTP
 
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*After analysis, unemployment was strongly related to duration of OSTP, regularity of the OSTP medication, involvement in criminal acts, perception of ability of performing a job, and perception of OSTP influence on OSTP patients’ attitude on the working process.
 
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*Employer's attitudes toward workers and job seekers with drug problems were extremely negative, even if they were in treatment, taking part in OSTP, or were recreational drug users.
 
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*Due to the low familiarity with the subject or perhaps negative experiences with it, many employers were very reluctant to accept employment applications of individuals who were or had been treated for addiction.
 
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*Regarding complete rehabilitation of substance users, research confirmed that employment itself, especially full-time one, is an important factor that can help drug users and those in OSTP achieve successful rehabilitation since it gives greater social security and safety.
 
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*Regular employment is an important motivation factor for the effectiveness of OSTP.
 
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*====The results of our study show that problem of unemployment in OSTP patients has not diminished over the last 10 years.====
 
  
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<br/> The study was prepared as a joint study of Institute of Occupational Safety Ljubljana, Center for Treatment of Drug Addiction, Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana, and Chair of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana. It was performed at the Chair of Public Health, Ljubljana University Faculty of Medicine.<sup class="reference">[2]</sup>
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 23 February 2020

Sustaining recovery often means rebuilding lives.  Many in early recovery need assistance with basic job training skills and with finding opportunies to continue their education.  In addition, may face the additional challlenge of the stigma associated with being in recovery from SUD, especially when a person has a criminal record. Helping those in recovery access opportunites for education, job training, and employment greatly enhaces a feeling of self-worth and accomplishment  - and reduces the likelihood of relapse.

 

Return to Zoom Map (Improve Treatment & Enable Recovery for People with SUDs)

Background

Employers can provide key assistance in two primary areas - helping current employees with SUD find treatment and other support, and helping those newer to recovery with job training and employment.  Employees in recovery are loyal, productive members of the workforce and an asset to any employer.  Helping employees get into recovery involves some upront costs, but ultimately enhances the bottom line.

Tools and Resources

Access to Jobs for People in Recovery

National H.I.R.E. Network.[1]

The National H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals with criminal records Re-enter through Employment) Network seeks to help individuals overcome the barrier of having a criminal record to find employment.   H.I.R.E. provides a broad range of resources including agencies and organizations that can be of assistance in providing empolyment related servics as well as assisting with legal issues arising from having a criminal record.  Its clearinghouse offeres resources, information, and assistance to aid people with criminal records, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers.  Listings are by state, government agencies, and community-based organizations.

 

RetrofitCareers

RetrofitCareers purpose is to provide a direct online portal for those in “successful” drug or alcohol recovery to find meaningful employment in order to sustain one’s own Work/Life balance. In turn, provide willing businesses a direct online portal to pro-actively seek and find valuable employees who are in “successful” drug or alcohol abuse recovery.  Learn more at https://www.retrofitcareers.com/

 

Leidos Pledge 

Our campaign asks CEOs to sign this pledge as a starting point toward saving lives. Pledge today, and turn your commitment into action in your local communities. 

The Pledge

The opioid epidemic is my problem to help solve. By completing the following form, I pledge that my organization will do what it can to take action:

1.I pledge to help create a workplace where it is safe to have uncomfortable, and often difficult, conversations about addiction

2. I pledge to help educate my employees about the dangers of prescription opioids, to dispel the myths and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction, and to support employees and family members' access to quality treatment and recovery services.

3. I pledge to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to building drug-free communities and preventing addiction, improving access to quality treatment and supporting recovery.

 

TR - Improve Access to Jobs for People in Recovery



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SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: [fill out table below]

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  1. ^ https://hirenetwork.org/
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