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

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