Addressing substance abuse among TANF recipients: Current issues and approaches

Abstract

The present article reviews evidence related to the prevalence of substance use disorders among welfare recipients, the relationship of substance use to welfare receipt and identifies several key strategies States are using to address substance use disorders as barriers to employment among TANF recipients. The article identifies promising approaches and develops recommendations for future research and policy related to substance abuse and other barriers to employment. Copyright © by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.