The Importance of Employment Support for Individuals Recovering From SUD in Arizona

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According to the NATIONAL SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SURVEY, Arizona has over 441 treatment centers. And out of those, 95.9% did screening for substance use. 

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The Impact of SUD on Employment in Arizona

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The National Drug Intelligence Center estimates that illicit drug use accounted for $49 billion in reduced participation in the workforce in 2011.

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Employment is reported as a top life priority by people in all stages of recovery.

Connection Between Employment and Sustained Recovery

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Lower rates of recurrence

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Higher rates of abstinence.

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Less criminal activity

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Fewer parole violations

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Improvements in quality of life.

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IPS model is considered the gold standard for supported employment for people with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Key principles include

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model

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Focus on competitive, integrated work settings

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Rapid job search

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Personalized benefits counseling

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Ongoing, individualized support

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Key strategies include:

Implementing Supported Employment Programs in Arizona

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Expand training for clinical staff on effective employment support models.

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Develop partnerships between SUD treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce development agencies to leverage resources and expertise.

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Advocate for expanded Medicaid funding for supported employment services under Arizona’s Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) program.

Provide technical assistance to help treatment providers implement high-fidelity employment support programs. 

Educate employers on the benefits of hiring people in recovery and developing recovery-friendly workplaces.

At Nirvana Recovery Arizona, we can fight the SUD problem through

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Arizona

Intensive Outpatient Program

Partial Hospitalization Program

Residential Treatment

Aftercare Support

Interventions & Detox 

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