Effectiveness in Addiction Programs
A recent meta-analysis of contingency management in drug programs showed that it has a large effect. These contingencies are delivered based on abstinence and attendance goals and can take the form of vouchers, the opportunity to win prizes, or privileges. They have been used with single problem addictions as well as dual diagnoses and homeless. Overall contingency management has been found to be an effective and cost efficient addition to drug treatment.
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