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Advisory: Integrating Vocational Services into Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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This Advisory, based on TIP 38, Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and Vocational Services, presents strategies and resources for SUD treatment counselors and clinic directors to improve outcomes for clients in recovery by helping them find and keep employment and deal with workplace stresses. This Advisory is directed to programs serving clients who are unemployed, underemployed, or struggling in workplace settings.

Publication ID
PEP20-02-01-019
Publication Date
January 2021
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