Tag: substance use
A Personal Mission to Fix a Broken System
Eric Frieman’s entry into the world of behavioral health care, mental health, and substance use treatment was deeply personal, sparked by the devastating loss...
The Slow Pace of M&A in the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Space: Could 2025 Spark a New Wave?
In recent years, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment space have been relatively slow. However, with the anticipated shift...
Why More Employers Must Prioritize Substance Use Support in the Workplace
As mental health climbs the list of top concerns for today’s workforce, a recent Mercer report highlights a surprising gap: while many employers are...
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...
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...