Section 1115 Waiver Watch: A Look at the Use of Contingency Management to Address Stimulant Use Disorder
Contingency management is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention that uses motivational incentives, such as vouchers or gift cards, to encourage recovery behaviors like stimulant abstinence and treatment session (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy) attendance. The Biden administration has approved four state contingency management waivers (California, Delaware, Montana, and Washington); three additional state contingency management requests…
