[VIRTUAL] Treating People Who Use Meth or Other Stimulants

Treating People Who Use Meth or Other Stimulants: Leveraging Contingency Management in Criminal Justice Settings

Contingency management is an evidence-based behavioral intervention proven effective in treating individuals with stimulant use disorders. This method leverages positive reinforcement to encourage specific target behaviors that reflect progress in treatment, such as attending sessions or maintaining abstinence. The webinar will address the scientific foundation of contingency management, common challenges associated with its implementation in criminal justice settings, and strategies for overcoming these barriers. Sustainable solutions for integrating contingency management into drug court and reentry programs, with an emphasis on its long-term benefits for individuals in recovery and the community, will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• Explain the basic elements of a contingency management intervention.
• Understand how contingency management fosters long-term recovery and facilitates community reintegration.
• Discuss strategies for incorporating contingency management interventions within criminal justice settings.

Presenter

• Richard A. Rawson, PhD, Research Professor, Vermont Center for Behavior and Health at University of Vermont, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Los Angeles Department of Psychiatry, Burlington, Vermont