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
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
$200 Million in CCBHC Expansion Grants
January 22, 2020
Thinking of applying? CHESS can help The National Council for Behavioral Health recently sent out an email blast to spread word of a funding opportunity announcement from the Substance Abuse
New Year, Same Problems – or New Year, New You?
January 2, 2020
For so many people who struggle with addiction and Substance Use Disorder, this can be one of the most difficult times of year. Holiday parties at work or with friends
Prison and Addiction
November 20, 2019
The Massachusetts Department of Correction press release announces more than $1.2 million in federal funds intended to “treat opioid use disorder among inmates effectively and humanely . . . “
A New Definition for Addiction
October 31, 2019
People deserve compassionate, evidence-based care that reflects the chronic and unique nature of this illness
The War On Opioids Begins In The ED
October 17, 2019
Leveraging Peer Specialists and Patient Engagement Tools Prior to Discharge Helps Establish a More Successful Recovery Journey
Home for the Holidays, Recovery Not Relapse
December 4, 2018
Like your sobriety date, the holiday season marks important milestones on the calendar. It’s a time of year filled with memories and the anticipation of time spent with family and
Addiction Recovery Technology Builds Continuous Care Model for Substance Use Disorder
October 16, 2018
Confronting Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Takes a Deft Mix of Traditional Therapeutic Models and New Technologies
The Power of Two for Treating Substance Use Disorder
August 2, 2018
Those who work in the Substance Use Disorder treatment community will likely find Kathleen Hannigan’s observation relevant – especially when the discussion turns to the best way to incorporate technology
