Bringing effective support for stimulant use to addiction treatment centers
C-DIAS RP 2: Implementing contingency management for stimulant use in specialty addiction treatment organizations
This project helps addiction treatment centers offer a proven method called contingency management to people who are also dealing with stimulant use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11094759 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The rising use of stimulants alongside opioids is a serious health concern, leading to more persistent opioid use and higher risks for individuals. Contingency management is a highly effective approach for stimulant use, often used with medication for opioid use disorder, but it's not widely available in many treatment programs. This project aims to introduce and support the use of contingency management in these programs. We are testing a strategy called the Science to Service Laboratory, which includes training, feedback, and expert guidance, to help treatment centers successfully offer this important support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder who also use stimulants.
Not a fit: Patients not currently seeking or receiving treatment for opioid or stimulant use disorder would not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make effective treatment for stimulant use more widely available to patients in addiction treatment programs, potentially improving recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Contingency management is recognized as the most effective intervention for stimulant use and has shown success in previous research.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Becker, Sara — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Becker, Sara
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.