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Community Reinforcement + Vouchers Approach (CRA + Vouchers)

Scientific Rating:
2
Supported by Research Evidence
See scale of 1-5
Child Welfare Relevance Rating:
2
Medium
See scale of 1-3

Brief Description

The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Community Reinforcement + Vouchers Approach (CRA + Vouchers) program has been rated by the CEBC in the area of: Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult).

  • Child Welfare Outcome: Child/Family Well-Being
  • Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
  • Target Population: Adults age 18 or older with a diagnosis of cocaine abuse or dependence.

CRA + Vouchers has two main components. The Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) component is an intensive psychosocial therapy emphasizing changes in substance use; vocation; social and recreational practices; and coping skills. The Voucher Approach is a contingency- management intervention where clients earn material incentives for remaining in treatment and sustaining cocaine abstinence verified by urine toxicology testing.

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Contact Information

Name: Stephen T. Higgins, PhD
Website: www.drugabuse.gov/TXManuals/CRA/CRA1.html
Email:
Phone: (802) 656-9615
Fax: (802) 847-4891

Date Reviewed: June 2011 (originally reviewed in August 2006)