Title of article :
Research Paper: Vocational Rehabilitation for Individuals With Substance-Related Disorders
Author/Authors :
Doostian, Younes Department of Counseling - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Bahmani, Bahman Department of Counseling - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Farhoudian, Ali University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Azkhosh, Manoochehr Department of Counseling - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Khanjani, Mohammad Saeed Department of Counseling - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Objectives: The present review study aimed at investigating the vocational rehabilitation of
individuals with drug dependence disorders.
Methods: Based on the research method, a comprehensive search was conducted in the
following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, EBSCO, ProQuest
and Google Scholar. All keywords synonymous with vocational rehabilitation and substance
abuse were considered in search. Then related studies with vocation rehabilitation were
selected and included in the study.
Results: Job is a protective and major factor in effective treatment, and ignoring vocational
counseling and rehabilitation leads to a significant defect in addiction treatment.
Discussion: Individuals receiving vocational services along with drug abuse treatment would
experience reduced drug abuse and a more productive life.
Keywords :
Vocational rehabilitation , Substance-related disorders , Substance addiction
Journal title :
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal (IRJ)
