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Challenges to conducting contingency management treatment for substance use disorders: Practice recommendations for clinicians.

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: A growing empirical literature supports contingency management (CM) as an efficacious treatment for substance use disorders, especially when reinforcers are immediate, frequent, and of sufficient magnitude on escalating schedules. However, in real world-practice, CM is often conducted in ways that are inconsistent with research protocols. One reason for these inconsistencies may be due to pragmatic challenges inherent in conducting CM. In this article, we described an outpatient CM treatment program for drug use disorders and several specific challenges associated with adherence to CM parameters from research protocols. Finally, we propose possible solutions for these challenges and discuss implications for practice.

Source: Professional Psychology Research and Practice

DOI: 10.1037/pro0000356

Authors: Rory A. Pfund, Jemma E. Cook, Nicholas W. McAfee, Sally L. Huskinson, Jefferson D. Parker

Institution: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute on Drug Abuse