AUDIO – REALLY? –
Dec. 20, 2024 – “Sometimes, there’s a reaction to some of these types of treatments, like we shouldn’t be giving something to people who have an addiction. But on a practical level these treatments work really well.” Clinical psychologists from the University of Michigan are working with local addiction recovery clinics on a form of treatment called “contingency management.” The study will determine if positive reinforcement affects recovery outcomes.
U-M Addiction Treatment Services Director of Clinical Programming, Anne Fernandez, says a smartphone app may help those who might not be able to afford recovery services, notably Medicaid patients.