Scaling Contingency Management to Save Lives | Dr. Rick Rawson | The Dopamine Dialogues | Ep. 7

In Episode 7 of Dopamine Dialogues, Larry Klimchuk sits down with Dr Rick Rawson, one of the leading experts in addiction recovery and contingency management research.This conversation explores how contingency management can support stimulant recovery, improve patient engagement, and create measurable public health impact when implemented at scale.Dr. Rawson shares insights on:Why contingency management works for stimulant use disorderThe importance of proper implementation and protocol fidelityHow positive clinician interaction supports recoveryResearch showing reduced overdose deaths and healthcare costsFunding opportunities for CM programsWhy scaling CM is critical for the future of addiction treatmentThe episode also highlights how contingency management goes far beyond incentives—it creates structure, accountability, encouragement, and measurable progress for people in recovery.🎧 Listen now to discover why contingency management continues to be one of the most promising evidence-based approaches in behavioral healthcare.