Loneliness, Recovery Risk, Epidemic

The Epidemic of Loneliness and its Risk to Recovery

June 14, 2023

Loneliness, a widespread phenomenon permeating modern society, has emerged as an epidemic with far-reaching consequences. This pervasive condition affects a substantial population segment, presenting a growing concern in our modern
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) , Justice Involved Populations

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Justice-Involved Populations

April 24, 2023

Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 65 percent of the United States prison population has an active substance-abuse disorder (SUD), pointing to that fact that treatment
Contingency Management, Facts, Myths, Substance Use Disorder

Contingency Management for Substance Use Disorders: Myths vs Facts

April 10, 2023

Contingency management (CM) can be an impactful approach to address SUD and addiction. It is an evidence-based therapy that positively impacts substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction treatment outcomes. CM
Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Disorder

Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Disorder

February 15, 2023

Recovery from both SUD and mental health issues can be challenging, but fortunately, we’re here to help people recover from both. As the leading technology provider supporting the addiction management
SBIRT, Substance Use Disorder

How to Improve SBIRT to Address Substance Use Disorder

January 30, 2023

SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) is an evidence-based tool to help address the crisis of substance use disorder (SUD). SBIRT programs have helped medical professionals, social workers,
Opioid Settlement Funding, Treatments

How to Allocate Opioid Settlement Funds on Treatments that Work

January 18, 2023

How do states ensure that the multi-billion-dollar settlements go toward evidence-based treatment for opioid abuse?
Top Ten, SUD, media

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
evidence based recovery

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.