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    Peer Support for Starting Treatment for SUD

    May 23, 2022

    No matter how you look at them, the numbers surrounding Substance Use Disorder aren’t good – and they’re getting worse.  It’s estimated that fewer than one in ten people with
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    How Peer Support and Technology Can Support Those in Recovery

    April 8, 2022

    The pandemic created the perfect storm of conditions for increased substance abuse. Learn how technology and peer support can benefit those in recovery.
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    Opioid Settlements: How to Optimize the Expected Funds to Reduce the SUD Crisis

    January 11, 2022

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