Santa Clara County is trying a unique way to intervene in drug addiction by doling out gift cards.
continues to struggle with its ongoing mental health and substance use crisis. Local officials declared a mental health emergency at the start of last year, citing a record increase in suicides and drug overdoses, an inadequate number of beds in treatments facilities and the overuse of prisons for those in need of treatment.
The pilot program will be completed through two community-based providers in Santa Clara County that focus on behavioral health support: HealthRIGHT 360 and Momentum for Health. The program hopes to serve about 90 MediCal recipients throughout the county. "The money is a positive reinforcement to hopefully keep them negative drug test," Ramsey said. "Only time will tell." , said while there might be concerns around incentivizing those with drug addictions by using financial compensation, the contingency model works. Out of 22 studies examining impact on stimulant addiction using this approach, 82% reported a significant increase in a participant's ability to stay clean, according to a 2021 study.
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