Table of Contents Author Guidelines Submit a Manuscript
Table of Contents Alerts

To receive news and publication updates for Case Reports in Psychiatry, enter your email address in the box below.

Case Reports in Psychiatry
Volume 2012, Article ID 731638, 7 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/731638
Case Report

Contingency Management for Patients with Cooccurring Disorders: Evaluation of a Case Study and Recommendations for Practitioners

Claire E. Adams,1 Carla J. Rash,2 Randy S. Burke,3,4 and Jefferson D. Parker3,4

1Department of Health Disparities Research-Unit 1440, P.O. Box 301402, Houston, TX 77230-1402, USA
2Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030-3944, USA
3G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
4Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA

Received 1 September 2011; Accepted 10 October 2011

Academic Editors: L. Dell'Osso, T. Hyphantis, and E. Schramm

Copyright © 2012 Claire E. Adams et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Linked References

  1. S. T. Higgins and N. M. Petry, “Contingency management: incentives for sobriety,” Alcohol Research and Health, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 122–127, 1999. View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  2. K. E. Dunn, S. C. Sigmon, E. F. Reimann, G. J. Badger, S. H. Heil, and S. T. Higgins, “A contingency-management intervention to promote initial smoking cessation among opioid-maintained patients,” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 37–50, 2010. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  3. S. T. Higgins, S. H. Heil, and J. P. Lussier, “Clinical implications of reinforcement as a determinant of substance use disorders,” Annual Review of Psychology, vol. 55, pp. 431–461, 2004. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  4. S. T. Higgins, C. J. Wong, G. J. Badger, D. E. H. Ogden, and R. L. Dantona, “Contingent reinforcement increases cocaine abstinence during outpatient treatment and 1 year of follow-up,” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 68, no. 1, pp. 64–72, 2000. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  5. S. C. Sigmon and S. T. Higgins, “Voucher-based contingent reinforcement of marijuana abstinence among individuals with serious mental illness,” Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 291–295, 2006. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  6. J. D. Griffith, G. A. Rowan-Szal, R. R. Roark, and D. D. Simpson, “Contingency management in outpatient methadone treatment: a meta-analysis,” Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 58, no. 1-2, pp. 55–66, 2000. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  7. J. P. Lussier, S. H. Heil, J. A. Mongeon, G. J. Badger, and S. T. Higgins, “A meta-analysis of voucher-based reinforcement therapy for substance use disorders,” Addiction, vol. 101, no. 2, pp. 192–203, 2006. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  8. M. Prendergast, D. Podus, J. Finney, L. Greenwell, and J. Roll, “Contingency management for treatment of substance use disorders: a meta-analysis,” Addiction, vol. 101, no. 11, pp. 1546–1560, 2006. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  9. A. J. Budney, B. A. Moore, H. L. Rocha, and S. T. Higgins, “Clinical trial of abstinence-based vouchers and cognitive-behavioral therapy for cannabis dependence,” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 74, no. 2, pp. 307–316, 2006. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  10. O. Garcia-Rodriguez, R. Secades-Villa, S. T. Higgins et al., “effects of voucher-based intervention on abstinence and retention in an outpatient treatment for cocaine addiction: a randomized controlled trial,” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 131–138, 2009. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  11. J. M. Peirce, N. M. Petry, M. L. Stitzer et al., “Effects of lower-cost incentives on stimulant abstinence in methadone maintenance treatment: a national drug abuse treatment clinical trials network study,” Archives of General Psychiatry, vol. 63, no. 2, pp. 201–208, 2006. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  12. N. M. Petry, J. M. Peirce, M. L. Stitzer et al., “Effect of prize-based incentives on outcomes in stimulant abusers in outpatient psychosocial treatment programs: a national drug abuse treatment clinical trials network study,” Archives of General Psychiatry, vol. 62, no. 10, pp. 1148–1156, 2005. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  13. N. M. Petry, S. M. Alessi, K. M. Carroll et al., “Contingency management treatments: reinforcing abstinence versus adherence with goal-related activities,” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 74, no. 3, pp. 592–601, 2006. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  14. N. M. Petry, S. M. Alessi, and T. Hanson, “Contingency management improves abstinence and quality of life in cocaine abusers,” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 75, no. 2, pp. 307–315, 2007. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  15. R. E. Rogers, S. T. Higgins, K. Silverman et al., “Abstinence-contingent reinforcement and engagement in non-drug-related activities among illicit drug abusers,” Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 544–550, 2008. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  16. J. M. Roll, S. T. Higgins, and G. J. Badger, “An experimental comparison of three different schedules of reinforcement of drug abstinence using cigarette smoking as an exemplar,” Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 495–505, 1996. View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  17. J. E. Schumacher, J. B. Milby, D. Wallace et al., “Meta-analysis of day treatment and contingency-management dismantling research: birmingham homeless cocaine studies (1990–2006),” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 75, no. 5, pp. 823–828, 2007. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  18. M. S. Businelle, J. D. Parker, R. K. May, D. E. Kendzor, and R. S. Burke, “Effects of contingency management on substance abuse continuing care participation,” Addictive Disorders and their Treatment, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 99–107, 2008. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  19. M. S. Businelle, C. J. Rash, R. S. Burke, and J. D. Parker, “Using vouchers to increase continuing care participation in veterans: does magnitude matter?” American Journal on Addictions, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 122–129, 2009. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  20. K. M. Carroll, C. J. Easton, C. Nich et al., “The use of contingency management and motivational/skills-building therapy to treat young adults with marijuana dependence,” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 74, no. 5, pp. 955–966, 2006. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  21. D. M. Lederwood, S. M. Alessi, T. Hanson, M. D. Godley, and N. M. Petry, “Contingency management for attendance to group substance abuse treatment administered by clinicians in community clinics,” Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 517–526, 2008. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  22. G. L. Rhodes, K. K. Saules, T. C. Helmus et al., “Improving on-time counseling attendance in a methadone treatment program: a contingency management approach,” American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 759–773, 2003. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  23. C. J. Rash, S. M. Alessi, and N. M. Petry, “Cocaine abusers with and without alcohol dependence respond equally well to contingency management treatments,” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 275–281, 2008. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  24. C. J. Rash, S. M. Alessi, and N. M. Petry, “Contingency management is efficacious for cocaine abusers with prior treatment attempts,” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 547–554, 2008. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  25. T. C. Helmus, E. P. Schoener, K. K. Saules, and J. M. Roll, “Reinforcement of counseling attendance and alcohol abstinence in a community-based dual-diagnosis treatment program: a feasibility study,” Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 249–251, 2003. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  26. K. J. Neufeld, M. S. Kidorf, K. Kolodner, V. L. King, M. Clark, and R. K. Brooner, “A behavioral treatment for opioid-dependent patients with antisocial personality,” Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 101–111, 2008. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  27. J. Weinstock, S. M. Alessi, and N. M. Petry, “Regardless of psychiatric severity the addition of contingency management to standard treatment improves retention and drug use outcomes,” Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 87, no. 2-3, pp. 288–296, 2007. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  28. R. E. Drake, E. L. O'Neal, and M. A. Wallach, “A systematic review of psychosocial research on psychosocial interventions for people with co-occurring severe mental and substance use disorders,” Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 123–138, 2008. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  29. N. Messina, D. Farabee, and R. Rawson, “Treatment responsivity of cocaine-dependent patients with antisocial personality disorder to cognitive-behavioral and contingency management interventions,” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, vol. 71, no. 2, pp. 320–329, 2003. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  30. J. M. Roll, S. T. Higgins, S. Steingard, and M. McGinley, “Use of monetary reinforcement to reduce the cigarette smoking of persons with schizophrenia: a feasibility study,” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 157–161, 1998. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  31. J. W. Tidey, S. C. O'Neill, and S. T. Higgins, “Contingent monetary reinforcement of smoking reductions, with and without transdermal nicotine, in outpatients with schizophrenia,” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 241–247, 2002. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  32. N. M. Petry, I. Petrakis, L. Trevisan et al., “Contingency management interventions: from research to practice,” American Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 158, no. 5, pp. 694–702, 2001. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  33. N. M. Petry, “A comprehensive guide to the application of contingency management procedures in clinical settings,” Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 58, no. 1-2, pp. 9–25, 2000. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
  34. C. J. Rash, T. A. Olmstead, and N. M. Petry, “Income does not affect response to contingency management treatments among community substance abuse treatment-seekers,” Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 104, no. 3, pp. 249–253, 2009. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  35. N. M. Petry, J. Tedford, M. Austin, C. Nich, K. M. Carroll, and B. J. Rounsaville, “Prize reinforcement contingency management for treating cocaine users: how low can we go, and with whom?” Addiction, vol. 99, no. 3, pp. 349–360, 2004. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at PubMed · View at Scopus
  36. N. M. Petry, J. Tedford, and B. Martin, “Reinforcing compliance with non-drug-related activities,” Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 33–44, 2001. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus