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= Background =
 
When people don't have job opportunities, the likelihood of drug abuse&nbsp; increases. Therefore, part of a comprehensive strategy should include specific efforts to create job opportunities for people in order to strengthen their support systems and prevent them from abusing&nbsp; drugs if they do not have a job. By targeting employment opportunities (and connections to those jobs) to people who might otherwise begin to abuse drugs, the health of the community can increase.&nbsp;
 
The effect that a job has on mental health is what makes it such a important factor in prevention. Cultivating a positive support system and a positive frame of mind is essential.&nbsp; In a population 18 and older it was shown that 10% more people who were unemployed used illegal substances in the past month then those that had a full time job.[https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/july-2013/exploring-the-link-between-drug-use-and-job-status-in-the-us [1]] This is because of the general financial hardships that those who are unemployed face. This can create a stronger drive to escape which can lead to drug abuse.
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*Opioid misuse and use disorders were more common among people with lower family incomes, without health insurance or without jobs.<sup class="reference"><ref>More Than A Third Of US Adults Prescribed Opioids In 2015 | HuffPost Life. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2019, from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/2015-opioids-survey_n_597fbf42e4b08e1430051bd1?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TheMorningEmail080117&utm_content=TheMorningEmail080117+CID_aab2173fd55d83c6c55bbc305653daee&utm_source=Email+marketing+software&utm_term=Reuters&ncid=newsltushpmgnewsTheMorningEmail080117
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*In the United States, 18.1% of unemployed adults use illicit drugs – that’s more than double the percentage of users who are employed full-time.<sup class="reference"><ref>Page Not Found </ref></sup>
*States with higher unemployment rates tend to have higher rates of drug use.<sup class="reference"><ref>Page Not Found </ref></sup>
*After the economic downturn in 2008, marijuana and other drug use increased as unemployment increased. This pattern is reflected in every age group except for the elderly.<sup class="reference"><ref>Page Not Found </ref></sup>
*When teens (14-18) and young adults (18-25) are unemployed, the likelihood to abuse drug increases.<sup class="reference"><ref>Page Not Found </ref></sup>
 
= Tools & Resources =
 
== [https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/find-first-job-rehab/ AddictionCenter.com] ==
 
Provides useful tips for those who are fresh out of recovery or struggling with substance abuse issues
 
== [https://www.careeronestop.org/localhelp/americanjobcenters/find-american-job-centers.aspx Careeronestop.org] ==
 
A&nbsp;service provided by the US department of labor that helps people find jobs based on their location
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[[TR_-_Improve_Job_Opportunities|TR - Improve Job Opportunities]]
 
= Promising Practices =
 
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