Kathy Carroll, Leaving a Legacy of Innovation For Those In Need

January 4, 2021

For so many, this year has been more than challenging. As we headed into the holidays we thought that, perhaps, this was it and that a new year—a better year—was

The Second Wave of COVID-19, The Substance Use Crisis

November 6, 2020

COVID-19 has been devastating, especially for those with SUD… and it is growing deadlier. 70,980 drug overdose deaths hit al all-time high in the U.S.
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Substance Use Disorder, a Complex Illness That Spreads in Isolation

September 17, 2020

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex illness that spreads in isolation. Our mission is to promote real and lasting recovery by leveraging technology to create and maintain connection and
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Celebrating Connections

September 8, 2020

September is National Recovery Month, with the mission to “promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication

SUD Patients Lean on Mobile Recovery Apps During COVID-19 as Opioid-Related Overdose Cases Spike

August 26, 2020

Social isolation is hard on most people, but for those living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), it can be deadly. Suspected opioid overdoses rose 18% in March, 29% in April,

Best Practices For Choosing And Implementing A Digital SUD Treatment Solution

August 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many things about deficiencies in our healthcare delivery system when it comes to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. During the height of the pandemic,

Digital Technology Saves SUD Patients From The Devastating Effects Of Covid-19

August 4, 2020

We must not let our guards down, especially for populations at risk. One of those includes people living with a substance use disorder (SUD). Suspected opioid overdoses rose 18% in

Research Links The Use Of Smartphone App To Improved Retention In Sud Treatment Programs

June 15, 2020

The war against opioid addiction is still raging onward, even though it’s taken less of the spotlight lately. The CDC’s most recent numbers indicate that more than 69,000 people still

An Infection of Fear: The Unseen Victims of COVID-19

May 19, 2020

As a sense of dread spreads across America around the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on those struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) is even more significant, yet relatively unacknowledged. Fear

A Crisis on Top of a Crisis

May 12, 2020

The social distancing and quarantine orders in place across the land are effective in slowing the spread of coronavirus, but the destructive consequence is that they unravel the very support
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The Danger Of Social Distancing For Those With Substance Use Disorder

March 16, 2020

One of the best ways to reduce isolation during a time of crisis is through SUD technology such as the Connections smartphone app, a part of the CHESS Health Platform

Three Opportunities To Improve SUD Transitions Of Care And Reduce Dropouts

March 11, 2020

Opioid deaths, addiction, and misuse of prescription drugs continue to be significant issues for communities across the country. The good news is that we are making progress. Besides additional support