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  • Title: Voucher-based reinforcement for alcohol abstinence using the ethyl-glucuronide alcohol biomarker.
    Author: McDonell MG, Howell DN, McPherson S, Cameron JM, Srebnik D, Roll JM, Ries RK.
    Journal: J Appl Behav Anal; 2012; 45(1):161-5. PubMed ID: 22403460.
    Abstract:
    This study assessed the effects of a contingency management (CM) intervention for alcohol consumption in 10 alcohol-dependent participants. An ABCA design was used. Vouchers were provided contingent on results of ethyl glucuronide (EtG) urine tests (an alcohol biomarker with a 2-day detection period) and alcohol breath tests during the C phase. The percentage of negative urines was 35% during the first baseline phase, 69% during the C phase, and 20% during the return-to-baseline phase. Results suggest that EtG urine tests may be a feasible method to deliver CM to promote alcohol abstinence.
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