Contingency management: an evidence-based component of methamphetamine use disorder treatments.

Abstract

To review briefly some of the available evidence regarding the utility of contingency management in treating methamphetamine use disorders. A literature review was conducted to locate relevant studies for the review. 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. Evidence suggests that contingency management is a good candidate for inclusion in treatment strategies for methamphetamine addiction.