Participants get tested twice a week, and if they've been drug-free, they earn $10 per test in credits toward any retail store
With overdose deaths on the rise, California — and a San Diego organization— are trying a bold new approach: Paying people to stay sober.
Priscilla's life took a downward spiral seven years ago when she was first introduced to methamphetamine.Last year, Priscilla's partner was killed and her newborn baby tested positive for the drug. Today, the 32-year-old mother of five is on the path to recovery with the help of the South Bay Women’s Recovery Center and the state’s"
“I see the clients excited to come in, excited to say ‘I haven't consumed,' ” said Elizabeth Montoya, contingency management program coordinator at the South Bay clinic. “We actually haven't had one positive test since starting.” While fentanyl has received the most attention in the drug epidemic, stimulant use is also a major concern. According to the California Department of Health Care Services, 65% of drug-related deaths in the state in 2021 involved cocaine, meth or other stimulants.
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