SANTA CLARA COUNTY is trying a unique way to intervene in drug addiction by doling out gift cards.

A pilot program is launching in the next few weeks for those addicted to methamphetamine and other stimulant drugs. Participants will be given gift cards for each negative drug test they take over a 24-week period. They will receive nothing if they test positive.

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