Abstract
This study assessed whether contingent incentives can be used to reinforce cocaine abstinence in dependent outpatients. Seventy cocaine- dependent outpatients were randomized into 2 conditions. All participants received 24 weeks of treatment and 1 year of follow-up. The treatment provided to all participants combined counseling based on the community reinforcement approach with incentives in the form of vouchers exchangeable for retail items. In 1 condition, incentives were delivered contingent on cocaine-free urinalysis results, whereas in the other condition incentives were delivered independent of urinalysis results. Abstinence-contingent incentives significantly increased cocaine abstinence during treatment and 1 year of follow-up compared with noncontingent incentives.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 64-72 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health