14. Contingency management and court mandated

Question 1

What is Contingency management strategy

Answer 1

Aims to increase the amount of positive reinforcement from non-drug sources

Question 2

How is abstinence measures and trated

Answer 2

Detected by urine analysis. Absitinence is rewarded. Drug use -> loss of reinforcement

Question 3

What is the procedure of Contingency management

Answer 3

1. Set objective/target behavior
2. Choose reinforcers
3. Set reinforcment schedule
4. Reinforce immediately
5. Priming

Question 4

Types of reinforcement schedule

Answer 4

Fixed - all recieve same reinforcer

Progressive - target behaviors are worth increasing values of reinforcers

Variable - changes to change behavior in long term

Question 5

Is contingency management effective

Answer 5

Effective in reducing smoking but smokers return if reinforcers are withdrawn

Question 6

How is contingency managemnt best used

Answer 6

In conjunction with other treatments

Question 7

What are juvenile drug courts

Answer 7

Courts that focus on individuals who are convicted with primary substance use issues. Help monitor progress and check in with judge regularly

Question 8

What is the post adjudication model

Answer 8

Sentence of incarceration suspended pending successful completion of drug court. Plead guilty THEN complete the program to avoid further prosecution

Question 9

What do the drug courts do

Answer 9

Develop comprehensive treatment plans to address issues. Collaborate with family to provide treament. Monitor youth progress, Feedback is provided

Question 10

Effectiveness of drug courts

Answer 10

Promising model. Effects are stronger when combined with other evidence based programs

Question 11

Do drug courts have same impact for all backgrounds

Answer 11

NO. Better outcomes for whites, women, older indiciduals, better educated and less crime. But high risk have more to gain from drug court