75. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use and Mortality

In episode 75 we discuss the mortality benefit of contingency management for stimulant use disorder.

Coughlin LN, Tomlinson DC, Zhang L, Kim HM, Frost MC, Khazanov G, McKay JR, DePhilippis D, Lin LA. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Study. Am J Psychiatry. 2025 Nov 1;182(11):1016-1023.

We also discuss telemedicine regulations.

ASAM: DEA and HHS Extend COVID-Era Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026

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Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman

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