Samuel Acuff
Samuel Acuff
Intervention/Treatment for Substance Use Disorder, Part 3: Dr. Stephen Higgins - Contingency Management
Intervention/Treatment for Substance Use Disorder, Part 3: Dr. Stephen Higgins - Contingency Management
Intervention/Treatment for Substance Use Disorder, Part 3: Dr. Stephen Higgins - Contingency Management
Monday 16th August 2021
Dr. Stephen Higgins discusses contingency management therapy's effectiveness and why it's underutilized in addiction treatment on 'The Addiction Psychologist'.
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Get the buttons here!Contingency Management: A Hidden Gem in Addiction Treatment
Contingency management can be tremendously helpful...in fact what you should understand is, there's a reason people get paid to go to work, that if they did they wouldn't be at work. CM can be tremendously helpful in that regard.
Why do some of the most effective treatments often fly under the radar? In this episode of 'The Addiction Psychologist', Dr. Stephen Higgins dives into the world of contingency management therapy, a method rooted in behaviorism that rewards positive changes. Despite its proven success, this approach remains surprisingly underused. Dr. Higgins, a top expert from the University of Vermont, sheds light on why this is the case and argues passionately for its broader adoption.
He explores its role in treating opioid use disorder, discusses cost-effectiveness, and highlights the importance of understanding the histories of those who struggle with substance use. For anyone interested in addiction psychology or seeking effective treatment strategies, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice.