[4] Occupational Therapists (OT) address substance use through focus on self-care, leisure, and productivity,[3] and may encounter SUD in a variety of settings.
OTs address substance use by determining occupational needs, executing assessments and interventions, and creating appropriate prevention programs.
[6] In order to provide health and wellness, habilitation, and rehabilitation services across various practice settings, emerging technologies are poised to be advantageous for occupational therapy practitioners and their patients.
[8] Collaboration with peer specialists is important in addressing complex issues that surround mental illness and addiction.
[8] Sustaining recovery is addressed through stress and anger management, modifications to social behavior, occupational exploration, and development of life skills.