Led by California, a few states are testing an experimental program that pays people to stop using hard drugs. Health Brief Health Brief is a coproduction of The Washington Post and KFF Health News. Addiction doctors say the treatment, called “contingency management,” can be lifesaving. “Contingency management is the gold standard for stimulant use disorder because you can win things for good behavior. Research shows promise for contingency management.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 22, 2024 13:39 UTC