Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Stick Doesn't Work, Let's Try The Carrot
Stick Doesn't Work, Let's Try The Carrot
Stick Doesn't Work, Let's Try The Carrot
Sunday 8th January 2023
Can financial incentives boost addiction treatment success? Nathan McLean and Corey Williams weigh the pros and cons on 'Recovery Machine'.
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Get the buttons here!Is Paying People to Get Treatment a Game-Changer for Addiction Recovery?
It's a real tough one when you're trying to incentivize people in that way. And I think that if you did a cost-benefit analysis based on even a few trials of that type of program, you would find that, like you said, in the end, it's not just, it's also days worth of treatment which is going to be, even if it's in Alberta you're looking at.
Imagine being offered $1,800 to commit to a 90-day treatment program. Would it make a difference? In this thought-provoking episode of the 'Recovery Machine Podcast', hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams dive into the controversial idea of incentivized treatment for addiction. They explore whether financial incentives could be the key to getting more people, especially those who are homeless or living in poverty, into treatment programs. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows.
Nathan and Corey also tackle the potential downsides, like the need for more support services and social workers to ensure long-term success. They question if simply throwing money at the problem is enough or if deeper systemic changes are required. The hosts also touch on related issues such as safe supply and the toxic drug crisis, offering a well-rounded discussion that will leave you pondering the complexities of addiction recovery.
Tune in to hear their balanced take on whether cash incentives could be a viable solution or just a temporary fix.