Substance Use

The Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths: A Focus on Women and the Continued Need for Action

In a revealing new study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a troubling trend has emerged—rates of alcohol-related deaths in the United States have nearly...

LifeStance Health Under Fire: Former Employees Claim Payment Arrangements Violate Labor Laws

LifeStance Health Group, a prominent player in the outpatient mental health space, is facing legal challenges from former...

The Role of Outcomes Data in Shaping the Future of SUD Treatment

Outcomes data has been positioned as both the key to value-based care and the most effective leverage for...

The Hidden Battle: Understanding Online Gaming Disorder in a Digital Age

The Rise of Gaming Addiction and Its Impact on Mental Health Online gaming has become a global phenomenon, offering...

Healthcare Leaders Take on New Roles in Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Leadership

In recent weeks, several key organizations within the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors have made important leadership...
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The Future of Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Regulatory Crossroads in 2025

The substance use disorder (SUD) treatment landscape is facing monumental changes in 2025, with several critical regulations poised to reshape the way care is...

The Gold Standard in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Addressing Access Challenges and the Growing Concern of Buprenorphine Diversion

Medication-based treatment has long been recognized as the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Medications like buprenorphine are widely regarded for their...

Navigating the Landscape of Substance Use Disorder Treatment in 2024: Challenges, Breakthroughs, and Hope for the Future

The year 2024 in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment industry has been a dynamic mix of formidable challenges, technological disruptions, and unexpected breakthroughs....

Overdose Deaths Are Twice as High in Medicaid Beneficiaries Compared to All U.S. Residents: An Urgent Public Health Crisis

In a new study published in JAMA, researchers have uncovered a disturbing trend: overdose deaths are nearly twice as high in Medicaid beneficiaries compared...

The Opioid Epidemic: Why the Fight Is Far From Over Despite Declining Overdose Deaths

In recent years, there has been a glimmer of hope in the battle against drug overdose deaths, particularly in parts of the U.S., where...

The Interconnectedness of Operational and Clinical Excellence

Jeff Rosen, who has spent eight years with Sunwave Health, brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Sunwave Health is a leading behavioral...
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