Tag: substance use
Substance-Related Emergency Visits Rose in 2023: What the Data Tells Us About the Evolving Drug Crisis
Substance-related emergency visits increased by nearly 6% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and...
The Growing Role of Sober Living Homes in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are complex conditions that affect not only the mind but also various aspects of a person’s life, including their social...
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...
Addiction Treatment Leadership Change: A New Era for American Addiction Centers
American Addiction Centers (AAC) has announced an important shift in leadership with the promotion of Dr. David Hans and Ellen-Jo Boschert to the roles...
Empowering Recovery: How Elevance Health’s Empower Program is Changing Lives—One Woman at a Time
Katherine Truesdell’s story begins in middle school, where her first experiences with meth and alcohol set the stage for a long and difficult journey...
The Impact of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Retention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the healthcare landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities. One of the more concerning trends during this period was the...