According to Affect Therapeutics, "about 46 million people struggle with a substance use disorder, but only 10% are able to access treatment." Kind of wild, but not as ingenious as how they are combatting the problem - they are paying patients for positive behaviors, ranging from small amounts for specific challenges up to dollar amounts for testing drug-free. Talk about positive reinforcement! A really interesting way to create a dopamine-reponse loop for patients struggling with addiction and similar challenges. (May 2024)