One of the Most Effective Addiction Treatments, So Why Isn’t It Widely Used? | ft. Sir John Strang

Why is one of the most effective interventions in addiction treatment still underused?In Episode 3 of The Dopamine Dialogues, we are joined by Sir John Strang, National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London, a leading expert in addiction medicine, to explore the role of contingency management (CM) in modern substance use disorder treatment.Contingency management is widely recognized as one of the most effective evidence-based approaches for improving engagement and outcomes. However, many healthcare systems still face challenges when implementing and scaling CM programs.In this episode, we discuss:✅ The scientific evidence behind contingency management✅ Why CM shows strong effect sizes compared to other interventions✅ The importance of fidelity in delivering CM programs✅ Barriers to adoption across healthcare systems✅ What is needed to scale CM effectively in real-world settingsThis conversation is designed for clinicians, program leaders, and public health professionals working to improve addiction treatment and recovery outcomes.