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Contingency management: an evidence‐based component of methamphetamine use disorder treatments

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: AIMS: To review briefly some of the available evidence regarding the utility of contingency management in treating methamphetamine use disorders. DESIGN: A literature review was conducted to locate relevant studies for the review. FINDINGS: The review suggests that contingency management is likely to be a useful component of treatment strategies designed to address methamphetamine use disorders. Results suggest that contingency management can increase the likelihood of providing methamphetamine-free urine samples during treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Evidence suggests that contingency management is a good candidate for inclusion in treatment strategies for methamphetamine addiction.

Source: Addiction

DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2006.01774.x

Author: John M. Roll

Institution: Washington State University Spokane

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: U.S. Public Health Service, National Institute on Drug Abuse