Clyde Davis battled a methamphetamine and heroin addiction for over nine years. He tried various treatment programs, but none worked for him before he reached his insurance maximum and was forced to ...

Faced with that immense suffering, California will try a new approach to stimulant addiction: Paying people with gift cards to reward them for staying sober. Among the most difficult addictions to ...

Among the most difficult addictions to witness at San Francisco general hospital’s drug clinic is methamphetamine, which leaves users tearing at their skin and unable to eat, sleep or sign up for help ...

Traditional recovery programs have long been pivotal in the battle against substance use disorders. However, their effectiveness in preventing relapse has been questioned. Studies show that the ...

Rochester, New York, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHESS Health is partnering with Porch Light Health Ⓡ (PLH) to offer its innovative, automated contingency management Rewards Engine for treating ...

Research suggests that contingency management, a behavioral and incentive-based treatment strategy, may be a promising option for patients with stimulant use disorder. The San Francisco AIDS ...

More than 48 million Americans have struggled with a substance use disorder (SUD) over the last 12 months. Despite decades of research and treatment interventions, relapse rates remain stubbornly high ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters. Among the most difficult addictions to witness at San Francisco general hospital’s drug clinic is methamphetamine, which leaves ...