Contingency management - Incentives for sobriety

Contingency management (CM), the systematic reinforcement of desired behavi ors and the withholding of reinforcement or punishment of undesired behavio rs, is an effective strategy in the treatment of alcohol and other drug (AO D) use disorders, Animal research provides the conceptual basis for using C M in AOD abuse treatment, and human studies have demonstrated the effective ness of CM interventions in reducing AOD use; improving treatment attendanc e; and reinforcing other treatment goals, such as complying with a medicati on regimen or obtaining employment.