Contributor: There’s an effective way to treat drug addiction — but you may not like it
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
Research increasingly demonstrates that financial incentive programs effectively combat substance abuse disorders by rewarding sustained sobriety. Despite evidence supporting this evidence-based intervention, public opinion remains divided on allocating public funds for such initiatives. This analysis explores the efficacy of contingency management approaches, examining why proven treatment strategies face political resistance and examining the cost-benefit analysis of prevention versus traditional rehabilitation methods.
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Contributor: There’s an effective way to treat drug addiction — but you may not like it
Many Americans would resist using tax dollars to pay people to stay sober. But that's the approach the data suggest.
