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- Citation and Abstract
Contracting for treatment termination to reduce illicit drug use among methadone maintenance treatment failures.
Dolan, Michael P.; Black, John L.; Penk, Walter E.; Robinowitz, Ralph; DeFord, Horace A.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Vol 53(4), Aug 1985, 549-551.
Evaluated the effectiveness of a contingency contracting intervention on reducing illicit drug use by 21 25-60 yr old male methadone maintenance patients selected on the basis of positive urinalysis results during a 60-day baseline. The intervention consisted of a 30-day contract, which stated that Ss would continue to receive a specified dosage of methadone, would not be asked to leave the program or detoxify, and would not use illicit drugs during the contract period. Illicit drug use was significantly reduced during the 30-day intervention and remained below baseline levels during a 60-day follow-up. (6 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
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- 10.1037/0022-006X.53.4.549
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