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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

    $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

    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

    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

    Benzodiazepines and Opioids: A Deadly Combination

    July 26, 2018

    Reducing Gaps in Information is Key to Treatment Success The latest statistics from the CDC indicate 63,632 Americans died in 2016 from drug overdose, 66% of which were related to

    Leveraging Technology-Enabled Addiction Management Changing the Paradigm Substance Abuse Treatment

    June 13, 2018

    A new approach to enabling more effective treatment programs to achieve long-term recovery success. Patients struggling with substance us disorders (SUD) affects an estimated 320 million people worldwide.1 In 2016
    Peers supporting Peers

    From Patient to Peer

    March 22, 2018

    Brent Dickerson understands the life of an addict. He is in recovery himself and has experienced, both inpatient and outpatient treatment. Today, Dickerson is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and