Contingency management: an evidence-based component of methamphetamine use disorder treatments.
OBJECTIVE
To review briefly some of the available evidence regarding the utility of contingency management in treating methamphetamine use disorders.


METHODS
A literature review was conducted to locate relevant studies for the review.


RESULTS
The review suggests that contingency management is likely to be a useful component of treatment strategies designed to address methamphetamine use disorders. Results suggest that contingency management can increase the likelihood of providing methamphetamine-free urine samples during treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Evidence suggests that contingency management is a good candidate for inclusion in treatment strategies for methamphetamine addiction.
Roll
John M
JM
Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99210, USA. johnroll@wsu.edu
D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine; D009042:Motivation; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008694:Methamphetamine