In addition to giving doctors and nurses the tools they need to actually help those struggling with addiction, We are also going to boost outreach in hot spots like the South Bronx and Lower Manhattan and invest in newer strategies like contingency management for people with substance use disorder. Contingency management involves offering incentives for those who accept treatment and stop using drugs. This model has shown promise in other cities across the country and at U.S. department of Veterans affairs facilities nationwide. (16:14–16:28)
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Asserts plans to increase outreach and invest in contingency management in specific areas for substance use disorder.
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