American Psychological Association Division 50
Join over 1000 individuals committed to research, professional training, and clinical practice within the broad range of addictive behaviors, including senior addiction researchers, practitioners, early career members, and students/trainees.
News Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 - 10:30
Designed by the Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, in partnership with UVM's Office of the Vice President for Research, this 4-week, fully online, self-paced course equips you to learn more about CM—a powerful, evidence-based approach that uses positive reinforcement to promote healthy behavior change. This course reviews the extensive evidence supporting the efficacy of CM for the treatment of stimulant, tobacco, and other substance use disorders and health behaviors, using projects developed at UVM as exemplars, and describes considerations in the dissemination of CM to improve individual and population health.
What you’ll gain:
✅ A detailed understanding of how CM works and the overwhelming evidence of its effectiveness
✅ Guidance on evidence-based CM protocol parameters and issues to consider when implementing a CM program
✅ A course certificate + Credly badge
✅ Affordable tuition: $299 (or $239 with partner discount)
You may be eligible for reimbursement for this course if you are a rural provider. Please contact the Vermont Center on Behavior and Health at vcbh@uvm.edu or (802) 656-9615 for more information
Resources are available for those struggling with addiction and numerous effective treatments exist. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, we encourage you to seek out help.
