Original research
by
Clay, Simon et al
Release Date
2024
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Contingency management (CM) is the most effective treatment for reducing methamphetamine use. This study sought to understand why CM has not been taken up to manage methamphetamine use disorder in Australia.
Findings/Key points
Many healthcare workers were keen to offer CM as an effective treatment option for people with methamphetamine use disorder, but CM would need to be sufficiently flexible to allow it to be tailored to client needs and implemented in a way that did not adversely impact the therapeutic relationship.
Design/methods
Six focus groups (4–8 participants per group) were conducted with health workers from agencies in Australia that provided drug-related health care to people who use methamphetamine.
Keywords
About prescribers
Illegal drugs
Outcomes
Stimulants
Substitution/OAT
Withdrawal
