Contingency Management

Contingency management is an evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. This approach draws on the power of positive reinforcement to encourage healthy behavioral changes. It utilizes principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and behavior management and provides incentives to stay on the path to recovery.

• Pew Charitable Trusts: Stimulant Use is Contributing to Rising Fatal Drug Overdoses
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Contingency Management for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
• Contingency Management Overview training