Addiction, Recovery, and Job Search
By preparing yourself for employment and understanding your rights, you will increase your potential for success. However, it is important to remember that part of job readiness is being clean and maintaining the commitment to recovery. As even the authors of No One is Unemployable, Debra L Angel & Elisabeth E. Harney, state “Those who are still using are not ready to work.”
Use the resources below to help you maximize your employment potential.
Websites:
Substance Abuse Under ADA (US Commission on Civil Rights)
Resources for Substance Use Disorders (Addiction Group)
Treatment Options (Addiction Group)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Addiction Group)
Relapse Prevention (Alcohol Rehab Help)
List Of California Drug Rehab Centers (addictionresource.net)
samhsa.gov – SAMHAS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Addicted.org – California Substance Use Resources
Help.org – Help.org exists to help individuals and families make safer and smarter choices. From finding an addiction center that is best for you to providing fact-based research and resources, Help.org provides everything you need to know in order to make the best decisions for your life.
Detox Local – A nationwide directory of detox centers for both drugs and alcohol. The focus is on detox centers near you. The comprehensive directory lists detox centers by state, zip code, or through an interactive map. Depending on the specific drug someone was using, they may need a certain type of detox and that is made easy at Detox Local.
drugrehab.com – Providing information, resources, and treatment for people battling addiction and related conditions.
New Directions for Women – Resources and treatments available for women struggling with substance abuse and how they can find long-term solutions.
Affordable Rehabs – Free And Low-Cost Rehab Centers In California and other States. Affordablerehabs.com offers information about alcohol and drug treatment centers, alcohol and drug addiction, and treatment resources for those with substance use disorders and their loved ones.
addictionguide.com – Guiding You From Addiction to Recovery
Drug Rehab USA – National directory of substance abuse treatment programs that specialize in serving Native American and Indigenous populations.
Disability Resources, Education & Training, Job Search Basics, Social Service Programs