Lara Coughlin, PhD & Allison Lin, MD

Why contingency management works to treat addiction w/ Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD YouTube video by American Psychological Association

🚨 Just Dropped! On @APA’s Speaking of Psychology podcast, MI-ACRE's Dr. Lara Coughlin explains why contingency management works and what’s next for incentive-based addiction care.
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Fewer deaths seen among veterans in incentive-based drug recovery 41% drop in risk of death seen in veterans who got incentives to stick with recovery from using stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine, compared with those who didn’t

Learn more about some recent findings showing the impact of contingency management for stimulant use disorder in veterans, from the @addictioncaremi.bsky.social team: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

UMich community discusses student vulnerability to sports betting addictions A 2023 NCAA survey revealed 58% of individuals in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 22 have participated in sports betting.

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📰Sports betting in Michigan hit $1B with 60% of college students across the US placing bets. MI-ACRE's Dr. Erin Bonar highlights how young brains & campus life increase risk for addiction. Wondering what warning signs to watch for? Read the full Michigan Daily article▶️

New federal dietary guidelines: U-M experts weigh in New federal dietary guidelines announced this week are a sharp departure from previous such guidelines, including a specific focus on processed foods, an emphasis on red meat and full-fat dairy, and a...

📢MI-ACRE Director of Clinical Research Dr. Anne Fernandez shares concerns about the new federal dietary guidelines’ lack of clear limits on alcohol, emphasizing the need for specific guidance to help people make safer choices. UM expert perspectives▶️ news.umich.edu/new-federal-...

🚗With marijuana-related crashes on the rise, new research shows older adults aren't immune to risky driving. Nearly 1 in 5 cannabis users over 50 admitted to driving soon after use. MI-ACRE's Dr. Erin Bonar breaks down findings & prevention efforts in this must-listen-to WWJ 950 interview ⏩

10 Key Breakthroughs: Recent Studies Advancing our Understanding of Addiction and Treatment Addiction remains one of the most pressing health challenges. Across the world, researchers are advancing how we address substance use disorders by understanding risk factors and patterns of use, diag...

🚨 Thrilled to see our VA CM study selected as one of
the Addiction Policy Forum's “10 Key Breakthroughs”! Advancing care for those who need it most - read the full addiction research roundup here ⏩ addictionpolicy.org/post/10-key-... #addictionscience

Unhealthy alcohol use detection in electronic health records: A comparative study using natural language processing Unhealthy alcohol use, including risky alcohol use and alcohol use disorder (AUD), are under-identified in primary care settings. Natural Language Pro…

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Could AI help primary care clinics spot risky drinking habits? Having a natural language processing tool scan the full text of health records identified more potential cases of unhealthy alcohol use

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🚨 Only 1 in 10 people with alcohol use disorder get help & many never realize their risk. A new study co-authored by the MI-ACRE team shows AI can spot risky drinking patterns in electronic health records & help more people get the outreach they need! 📍

Want to curb cannabis-related crashes? Don’t forget older adults, study finds Among people over 50 who use cannabis, those most likely to drive after partaking are men, people who use daily, and those who use THC-containing products for mental health reasons

20% of people over 50 who use cannabis say they have driven within 2 hours of using it, a new paper by our members finds. The paper, based on National Poll on Healthy Aging data, suggest a need for age-targeted #publichealth messaging about cannabis & driving: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

Curious about choice, preference & motives in polysubstance use❓ So are we! Our MiBest study followed participants over time to inform prevention and treatment. 📍Check out our new protocol paper in @bmj.com!
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Abstinence Not Required: Improving access to mental health care for those with substance use disorders: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: Vol 0, No ja

Abstinence Not Required: Improving access to mental health care for those with substance use disorders (new #openaccess Perspective article in @jsadjournal.bsky.social)
@laracoughlinphd.bsky.social @addictioncaremi.bsky.social @umich.edu
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NEW📰Guest Editorial in ASAM Weekly! MI-ACRE Co-Directors @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social & Dr. Allison Lin have shown CM lowers mortality for stimulant use disorder by 41%. In this editorial they dispel CM myths and give you a roadmap to make real change happen. Don’t miss this must-read!💥

What a great MI-ACRE Innovation Session on 12/2! University of Kentucky's Dr. Sean Regnier’s insights on treating tobacco use for people with disabilities got everyone talking. We loved the ideas, energy, and collaboration!

We Must Do Better on Implementing Evidence-Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders | American Journal of Psychiatry PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

📍Our VA CM Mortality study shows contingency management (CM) saves lives for vets with stimulant use disorder. Given CM's proven success, what's holding back wider adoption⁉️Am J Psychiatry's Nov. editorial features a call to action for SUD care - check it out▶️ psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/...

📰🙌Our VA CM Mortality Study is officially out in press! Read the full journal article here▶️ psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/...

American Journal of Psychiatry | Psychiatry Online PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

📢Just dropped! @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social's interview on the AJP Audio podcast, highlighting our VA Contingency Management (CM) mortality paper. Let’s keep spreading the word: CM saves lives! Listen here⏩ psychiatryonline.org/ajp/audio

Tobacco Treatment Education Series for Providers - Injury Prevention Center Talking to patients about tobacco cessation can be difficult, join us virtually and become more confident! Join us in November as we provide resources for clinicians to become more confident talking t...

Boost your tobacco treatment skills with Motivational Interviewing! Join MI-ACRE Co-Director @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social for Session 2 of a free, 3-part November webinar series from the U-M Injury Prevention Center. CMEs provided! Register for all sessions ➡️
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Ann Arbor to require sobriety tests for late-night scooter rentals Scooter riders may soon need to prove they’re sober before going for a late-night ride, after the Ann Arbor City Council approved a new contract with Spin.

Ann Arbor recently approved a new contract requiring late-night scooter riders to pass an app-based sobriety check. Check out the Michigan Daily article featuring expert insights from MI-ACRE's Director of Research Strategy, Dr. Erin Bonar. www.michigandaily.com/news/ann-arb...

CHOICE Lab - Incentives2Quit What is Incentives2Quit?

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MI-ACRE Co-Director @laracoughlinphd.bsky.social joined the Tobacco Free Michigan Quarterly Meeting in Lansing to give a talk on Incentives2Quit & tobacco cessation strategies for people who smoke menthol cigarettes. Excited for the work ahead toward a healthier, tobacco-free Michigan!🚭

Had a blast at the Plymouth Cider Mill with some of our MI-ACRE crew! Always great to get together outside of work and enjoy a Michigan fall favorite - cider and donuts! 🍎🍩#PureMichigan #TeamFun

The path forward for substance use disorder treatment using contingency management under sect. 1115 demonstration waivers - Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy Introduction Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a prevalent issue in the United States (U.S.) and there is a need for innovative treatments to address this public health issue. As of March 2025, there are seven states either approved or in the process of applying for Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers to implement pilot contingency management (CM) programs for SUD treatment. This manuscript qualitatively summarizes these Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers and the different aspects of each U.S. state's program. Methods Data are from states Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers, collected through September 2024 and updated in March 2025. When possible the information has been verified with pilot program managers from each state, and pilot program managers have provided information when possible. Results Eight states have applied for Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers to implement pilot CM programs. Five states have been approved (California, Washington, Montana, Hawaii, and Delaware), two are pending approval (Michigan, and Rhode Island) and one state’s CM application was denied (West Virginia). California is the only state to have confirmed implementing the Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waiver funding and has started to review evaluation data. The CM programs covered under Sect. 1115 Demonstration Waivers vary in substance targeted (e.g., stimulants, opioids), length of program (12–64 weeks), amount of incentives ($596–1092), and other characteristics (e.g. incentive delivery type, schedule of reinforcement). Conclusions Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers addressing SUDs with CM are still new but with the increase in waivers approved, states who wish to apply and receive funding can learn from the approved waivers.

❗️NEW PUBLICATION ❗️Vivian Kaufman & her MI-ACRE co-authors explore how Section 1115 Waivers are reshaping SUD treatment through pilot contingency management (CM) programs. Find out what’s working in the field - published in Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention & Policy journal!

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🚨NEW RELEASE! MI-ACRE's Dr. Erin Bonar co-led the UM Injury Prevention Center's report on the Impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization in MI. With MI-ACRE's Dr. Maureen Walton as co-author, this report explores public perceptions, long-term trends, cannabis in the workplace & much more! 📈

📢Excited to share that our new publication in the American Journal of Psychiatry was featured this week on the ASAM Weekly Podcast!
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🚨 New: PHTI just released its Virtual OUD Solutions Report - with MI-ACRE Co-Director Dr. Allison Lin serving as clinical advisor. Highlights how virtual tools can expand access to medication-based OUD care!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Virtual OUD Solutions: Assessment Findings and Panel Discussion . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. You are invited to join us for an exclusive look at the Peterson Health Technology Institute's (PHTI) latest assessment of virtual opioid use disorder (OUD) solutions. We will share our findings on th...

🗓️Save the Date! Sept 18 at 1pm EST: Free webinar on Virtual Opioid Use Disorder Solutions. MI-ACRE Co-Director Dr. Allison Lin will join a live panel discussing how technology can expand OUD treatment access & outcomes. Register here▶️
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