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Mississippi Public Health Institute Launches Platform to Support Individuals in Treatment and Recovery for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder
November 21, 2023
Solution from CHESS Health provides 24/7 peer support in Madison, MS Madison, MS – CHESS Health, the leading provider of evidence-based digital health solutions for substance use disorder (SUD), announced
Substance Use Disorder: Top 10 Words Used in Media in 2022
January 10, 2023
In response to the urgent public health crisis, journalists across the United States have explored myriad stories related to substance use disorder (SUD). As we reviewed this news coverage for
Holiday Resilience: How Digital Tools Enhance SUD Care
December 12, 2022
What makes the holidays a breeding ground for challenging feelings? How does holiday stress increase a person’s risk of relapse? What steps can a person in recovery take to mitigate
Medicaid and SUD Treatment: Benefits, Barriers, and Solutions
December 5, 2022
How can state and federal policymakers make progress toward ensuring all people with SUD have access to a comprehensive system of care?
CCBHCs: A New Behavioral Health Care Model Combatting SUD
November 15, 2022
CHESS Health supports multiple CCBHCs with our evidence-based smartphone apps, which help individuals with SUD get the care they need, adhere to their treatment plans, and maintain recovery.
Addressing Inequities in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
October 25, 2022
While this gap exists among people of all races, it’s greatest amongst minorities. For example, a startling 90% of African Americans and 92% of Latino individuals diagnosed with SUD did
SUD Treatment and Recovery for the Latinx Community: The Importance of Culture and Language
October 10, 2022
Only 3.7 percent of Latinx individuals with substance use disorder ever get treatment despite need for it.
My Experience as a Peer Support Specialist
September 26, 2022
This is where peer support comes in. Receiving guidance from someone who’s walked a similar path and come out on the other side can help improve an individual’s outlook and
Peer Supporters in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Who Are They?
September 12, 2022
Peer supporters, such as myself, will assist their recovery journey in an entirely different way. What is a peer supporter and what can they offer someone seeking recovery?
Breaking Down the Myths and Realities of Substance Use Disorders
August 30, 2022
Now more than ever, we must adapt our strategies to combating SUD to reflect the challenges of addiction – not the myths.
