The path forward for substance use disorder treatment using contingency management under sect. 1115 demonstration waivers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a prevalent issue in the United States (U.S.) and there is a need for innovative treatments to address this public health issue. As of March 2025, there are seven states either approved or in the process of applying for Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers to implement pilot contingency management (CM) programs for SUD treatment. This manuscript qualitatively summarizes these Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers and the different aspects of each U.S. state's program.

Methods

Data are from states Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers, collected through September 2024 and updated in March 2025. When possible the information has been verified with pilot program managers from each state, and pilot program managers have provided information when

SUBMITTER: Kaufman V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486863 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature