Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Episode 39: What Does Evidence-Based Treatment Tell Us?
Episode 39: What Does Evidence-Based Treatment Tell Us?
Episode 39: What Does Evidence-Based Treatment Tell Us?
Sunday 1st November 2020
Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads explore contingency management for addiction treatment and its real-world challenges on the LPP Podcast.
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Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Contingency Management: A Fresh Take on Addiction Treatment
Our study shows that what happens in the real world is very different from what happens in clinical trials, and what you and I would say I think in terms of contingency rewards.
Imagine getting paid to stay sober. Sounds strange, right? In this episode of the LPP Podcast, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads dive into the world of contingency management, a method where drug users receive financial incentives to abstain from substances like meth and cocaine. Drawing from research by Carl Hart and the University of Vermont, they discuss how even long-term users can change their habits for surprisingly modest rewards. But is it as straightforward as it sounds?
The hosts ponder the ethical and practical implications of this approach. What happens when the money stops flowing? Is this just a band-aid solution or a genuine path to recovery? They also explore how traditional treatments often fall short and why compassion and real-world applications are crucial in addiction therapy. If you're curious about alternative methods to tackle addiction or want to understand how environmental factors can influence recovery, this episode offers a thought-provoking discussion that's both insightful and challenging.