More than 48 million Americans have struggled with a substance use disorder (SUD) over the last 12 months. Despite decades of research and treatment interventions, relapse rates remain stubbornly high ...

Re: “Fentanyl crisis needs a turning point, so what is being done?” [March 3, A1]: The fentanyl overdose epidemic warrants novel approaches supported by evidence. Historically, when a patient’s ill ...

Contingency theory origins and key contributors Contingency theory emerged in the 1960s through the work of several influential organizational researchers who challenged the notion of universal ...

SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. cities wanting to pay people with drug addiction to stay sober have scored a major victory by getting more funding for what are known as contingency management programs. Health ...

Clyde Davis battled a methamphetamine and heroin addiction for over nine years. He tried various treatment programs, but none worked for him before he reached his insurance maximum and was forced to ...

When it comes to treating methamphetamine addiction, the use of behavioral incentives is settled science. Offering financial rewards, like gift cards, to people who demonstrate that they’ve reduced or ...

Early recovery from drug addiction to opioids and stimulants is physically and mentally demanding, and a long road to recovery. “During the early stages of addiction recovery there is typically not ...

Debut Episode Features National Addiction Medicine Leader Dr. Brian Hurley sharing successful Contingency Management ...