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 Impact of Weight-Loss Drugs on the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Industry

Weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which were originally developed for the treatment of diabetes, have become a sensation in recent years as effective...

Navigating the Growing Pains of Behavioral Health: Weathering the Storm and Building Stronger Partnerships

The Behavioral Health Industry Growth has been one of the most significant shifts in healthcare in recent years. While the industry is still relatively...

The Growing Impact of Behavioral Health Value-Based Care: A Shift Away from Traditional Fee-for-Service Models

Traditional fee-for-service reimbursement arrangements have long been the backbone of the U.S. healthcare system. However, there is increasing evidence that these models may be...

Pelago Appoints Frank Jennings as New President to Lead the Future of Virtual Substance Use Management

Pelago, a trailblazer in virtual substance use management, has recently announced the appointment of Frank Jennings as its new president. With an impressive background...

The Importance of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Why Non-Opioid Options May Not Be Enough

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has long been recognized as the gold standard in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Medications such as methadone and buprenorphine, both...

Jimini Raises $8 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Therapy with AI Assistance

In a groundbreaking move for the digital health space, Jimini, an AI-backed therapy platform, has secured $8 million in pre-seed funding. The New York-based...
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