Tag: substance use
The ASAM Fourth Edition Criteria: A New Era in Addiction Treatment
The ASAM Fourth Edition Criteria represent a major shift in how addiction treatment is assessed, delivered, and supported. Released by the American Society of...
The Power of MAT and Counseling: BayMark Health Services Highlights Promising Results in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
As the opioid crisis continues to grip the United States—fueled in large part by the proliferation of fentanyl—effective and evidence-based treatment options are more...
The Roadblocks and Progress in Value-Based Care for Addiction Treatment
Over the past decade, the healthcare industry has seen a slow but steady shift toward value-based care models in various sectors. However, in addiction...
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...