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Financing a voucher program for cocaine abusers through community donations in Spain.
Olaya García-Rodríguez1, Roberto Secades-Villa, Stephen T Higgins
1University of Oviedo. olayagarcia@ub.edu
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|February 6, 2009
Summary
Financing a voucher program for cocaine addicts in Spain through corporate donations is viable. A significant net benefit was observed, suggesting potential for sustainable public health initiatives supported by private sector collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Addiction Treatment Financing
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Background:
- Cocaine addiction poses a significant public health challenge in Spain.
- Innovative funding models are needed to support addiction treatment programs.
- Corporate partnerships can offer novel avenues for financing social initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the financial viability of a voucher program for cocaine addicts in Spain.
- To determine the feasibility of funding such a program through public and private donations.
- To identify factors influencing corporate willingness to donate to addiction treatment.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 136 companies regarding donations for a cocaine addiction voucher program.
- Analyzed donation data, calculating the difference between benefits and costs.
- Identified potential variables influencing corporate participation.
Main Results:
- 52 out of 136 companies (38%) provided donations.
- The program generated a net benefit of €11,936 (approximately $15,517).
- Company-offered reinforcers, company size, and response time may influence donation decisions.
Conclusions:
- Financing a cocaine addiction voucher program through corporate donations in Spain is financially viable.
- The study highlights a positive return on investment, demonstrating the potential for public-private partnerships in addiction treatment.
- Further research into specific corporate motivators could optimize donation strategies.
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