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Why Incentives Work in Addiction Treatment | Dr. Lara Coughlin | The Dopamine Dialogues Ep. 2

In Episode 2 of The Dopamine Dialogues, we speak with Dr. Lara Coughlin, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School, about the science behind contingency management and how behavioral economics helps explain decision-making in addiction. Dr. Coughlin’s research explores how small incentives can reinforce recovery-oriented behaviors and improve engagement in treatment for substance use disorders. In this conversation, we discuss: ✅ Why only a small percentage of people with substance use disorders receive treatment ✅ The behavioral science behind contingency management ✅ Evidence showing improved outcomes in stimulant use disorder treatment ✅ Lessons from large-scale programs like the VA’s nationwide contingency management rollout ✅ How digital tools may help expand access to evidence-based care The episode explores how behavioral science, clinical research, and implementation strategies are shaping the future of addiction treatment.