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Contingency management (CM) is an evidence-based intervention that reinforces target behaviors of patients, such as abstinence from substance use. This column discusses the experiences and lessons learned at a large… Click to show full abstract
Contingency management (CM) is an evidence-based intervention that reinforces target behaviors of patients, such as abstinence from substance use. This column discusses the experiences and lessons learned at a large U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Addiction Treatment Center during implementation of CM as part of the VA's national rollout. Challenges are discussed related to staff reception and limited initial referrals, identifying a drug testing method and staff confidence in that method, training requirements, and financial resources needed. Local innovations and CM expansion since 2012 are also reviewed.
Journal Title: Psychiatric services
Year Published: 2017
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