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Addressing Substance Use Disorder and Smoking Cessation Effectively

December 30, 2021

More people are dying from drug overdoses than ever. Here are our top tips for addressing the substance abuse crisis.
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Substance Use and the Holidays

December 13, 2021

The holidays are challenging for individuals with Substance Use Disorder. Why is this, and how can we help?
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The Drug Crisis Is at Its Worst — and We Need to Act

December 9, 2021

More people are dying from drug overdoses than ever. Here are our top tips for addressing the substance abuse crisis.
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SUD and Maternal Mortality

November 10, 2021

Opioid use disorder has increased by 4x among pregnant individuals since 1999
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6 Actions We Must Implement to Improve SUD Treatment and Recovery

October 28, 2021

We must connect care across the continuum to improve SUD treatment and recovery.
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Connecting Care for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Conditions

October 28, 2021

Not enough people are getting treatment for co-occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health conditions.
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) By the Numbers

September 21, 2021

The need for SUD counselors is expected to increase by 15% by 2030 – with only a 3% increase in supply creating an even bigger shortfall of healthcare providers than
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5 Ways to Address Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Health Equity

September 13, 2021

Overdose Deaths Rise Sharply During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Compounding the Already Significant Challenges of SUD and Health Equity

The Pandemic within the Pandemic

September 7, 2021

Overdose Deaths Rise Sharply During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Compounding the Already Significant Challenges of SUD and Health Equity
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The Importance of Never Being Alone

September 1, 2021

Recovery is hard; the journey is full of twists and obstacles, some expected and some unforeseen. Over time, with experience and confidence, individuals in recovery get better and stronger at

CHESS Health’s Connections App: Protecting Patient Privacy

July 12, 2021

Supporting recovery and protecting patient privacy are not mutually exclusive. Despite this, a recent study highlighted potential concerns with 10 SUD apps, many of which are start-ups with funding from the
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Opioid Crisis Settlements: An Opportunity to Expand Access to Technology-based Recovery Supports

March 10, 2021

These funds will make it easier for mental health provider organizations to implement technological solutions to better deliver care in the absence of in-person meetings and scale to meet the