Contingency Management for Opioid & Stimulant Use Disorders

Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral intervention that involves incentivizing participants for target behaviors in a clinical setting, and when applied to the treatment of substance use disorders, it has demonstrated efficacy in reducing the number of urine toxicology screens positive for illicit substances and increased engagement in treatment programs. However, there is a need to translate CM treatment to primary care settings. We are implementing and assessing a CM program for patients with opioid use disorder, with or without comorbid stimulant use disorder, initiating outpatient addiction medicine services. Data gathered from this pilot program will be used to improve patient outcomes and retention in our medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) program.