Alcohol Use

Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Creates Unfunded Mandate for Treatment Providers

Oregon's November approval of Measure 110 decriminalizing drug possession represents a landmark shift in criminal justice and addiction policy, redirecting individuals caught with small amounts of controlled substances from...

Amid Growth, Pinnacle CEO Pushes for Methadone MAT Flexibilities

The past several months have been devastating for many behavioral health providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread...

How the Pandemic Accelerated Telehealth Adoption

The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the behavioral health landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for mental health care...

Virtual Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider Brightline Raises $20 Million

Brightline, a Palo Alto-based startup specializing in virtual pediatric behavioral health care, recently announced a $20 million Series...

Discovery Behavioral Health Expands With Two New Adolescent Mental Health Centers

Discovery Behavioral Health, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, has made another significant move in expanding its...
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Avesi Partners Acquires First Steps Recovery in Major Private Equity Behavioral Health Acquisition

In a strategic move that reflects the evolving landscape of behavioral healthcare investment, Avesi Partners has acquired First Steps Recovery, a Fresno, California-based provider...

Pelago Launches Innovative Contingency Management Program to Enhance Substance Use Disorder Treatment Engagement and Outcomes

Pelago, the digital addiction treatment provider formerly known as Quit Genius, has recently launched a groundbreaking contingency management substance use disorder program aimed at...

The Urgent Need for Alcohol Use Disorder Awareness: A Growing Crisis

New data from the CDC reveals a staggering increase in alcohol-related deaths in the U.S.—more than 40,000 additional deaths over just six years. Despite...

Digital Behavioral Health: Bridging Gaps in Care

Major payers are increasingly turning to digital behavioral health providers to address gaps in care that their current networks may not fully cover. Traditional...

Ria Health Leads the Future of Virtual Alcohol Use Disorder Treatments

San Francisco-based Ria Health, a virtual alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment startup, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $18 million in Series A funding. This marks a major...

Rethinking Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: How Oar Health Supports Both Moderation and Abstinence

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions of people across the United States, but the traditional model of treatment—focused primarily on complete abstinence—does not fit...
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