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Spurwink program rewards people for staying drug free; they’re seeing results
Methamphetamine-related deaths are climbing in Maine; nearly 60 people have died so far this year. A Portland-based treatment program that started in 2024 is using incentives to fight back.
The latest state overdose report reveals a troubling trend. More people are dying from meth when compared to other drugs.
There is no known medication to stop cravings for meth, so some groups in the state are trying something else. Spurwink’s contingency management program rewards participants for staying drug-free. It’s a treatment approach that uses positive incentives to encourage lasting change.
“We’re seeing it change lives every day,” said Spurwink CEO Eric Meyer.
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