Contingency management, a gift card-based treatment for meth addiction, shows twice the effectiveness of traditional counseling in the US.

Contingency management, a treatment for meth addiction that rewards patients with retail gift cards for negative drug tests, is gaining acceptance in the U.S. after decades of skepticism. Research indicates it's twice as effective as traditional counseling. In California, the program offers gift cards starting at $10 and increasing to $26.50, with a potential total of $599 over six months. Despite concerns about fraud, its success stories are emerging, highlighting its potential in addiction recovery.

October 05, 2024
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