#CHESSHealth is the leading provider of evidence-based solutions addressing the crisis of #SUD 💙
The First Evidence-Based Platform Automating the Addiction Management Life Cycle
Founded in 2014 by nationally recognized substance abuse researcher Dr. Dave Gustafson, CHESS developed A-CHESS (Addiction Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System), the leading evidence-based relapse prevention technology. A-CHESS provides support for SUD in a variety of environments:
• PCPs and Clinics
• Em
Operating as usual
05/18/2023
In recognition of and Day, we'd like to honor the courage of those living with mental health conditions and celebrate the loved ones and professionals who support them every day. We continue to work hard ensuring everyone has access to the care they need.
05/17/2023
"We increasingly lack hope, purpose, and due to rapid changes in our society that started with the age of industrialization, picked up in pace through the information age and may well get worse in a world driven by artificial intelligence."
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Simple Answers to Complex Problems…. “The opposite of addiction is connection” – Johann Hari “Every addiction starts with pain and ends with pain” – Eckhart Tolle “Not why the addiction but why the pain.” – Gabor Mat…
05/16/2023
Are some people really more prone to developing an ?
Is there such a thing as an addictive personality? The term "addictive personality" is widely used. Are some people really more prone to developing an addiction?
05/11/2023
We are happy to announce our partnership with Caron Treatment Centers, as we seek to help as many people as possible on the path to .
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05/10/2023
We need to fix the screening gap 📝
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We Need to Fix the SUD Screening Gap - CHESS Health The Troubling History of Substance Use Disorder Our relationship with substances has been documented for centuries. Many substances, including o***m, cannabis, co***ne, and alcohol were used for medicinal and religious purposes, and only later devolved into recreational use and overconsumption and d...
05/09/2023
A common issue with current efforts include too few individuals being screened and our solution helps with that! With more and better risk screenings, ePrevention enables screening to occur community-wide.
05/08/2023
We're joining SAMHSA to celebrate this week! We support and commend the work communities and organizations across the country are doing to raise awareness of the importance of substance misuse and positive mental health 💙
05/05/2023
44% of Americans are not confident that the settlements will hold drug companies and pharmacy chains accountable.
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U.S. Adults Aren't Confident Opioid Settlements Will Help the Epidemic Learn why half of U.S. adults said they aren’t confident the billions in opioid settlements will help reduce drug overdoses and deaths.
05/04/2023
We are thrilled to partner with Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) and help support more individuals on their path 🤝
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05/03/2023
As we gear up for National Prevention Week next week, we are thrilled to see providing funding for evidence-based efforts across community-based and tribal organizations 🙌
California Awards Nearly $17 Million for Youth Substance Use Prevention WHY THIS MATTERS: California is investing in community-based and tribal organizations to use evidence-based and community-driven practices for substance use
05/02/2023
"The vast majority of more than $6 billion that could be put to use to abate the crisis and compensate individual claimants continuing to accrue interest in Sackler accounts."
Frustration grows over wait on OxyContin maker's settlement More than a year after the maker of OxyContin reached a tentative settlement over the toll of opioids, the money isn't flowing yet. That's because a federal court is still considering whether it's lawful to give members of the Sackler family who own Purdue Pharma protection from civil lawsuits in ex...
05/01/2023
Our CEO, Hans Morefield, is presenting at today 🎙️ Learn more about how the State of Oklahoma is winning the battle against with the support of . Thanks to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for the opportunity to share!
04/28/2023
In honor of National Second Chance Month, we're highlighting a about offering second chances from the Fairfax Co. Sheriff's Office.
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Sheriff’s Office extends second chance opportunities year-round A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Low 51F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible..
04/27/2023
Ready for ? We can't wait to meet you!
04/26/2023
Learn about successful approaches to addressing SUD within the justice system in our latest ✍️
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Justice-Involved Populations - CHESS Health Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 65% percent of the United States prison population has an active substance-abuse disorder (SUD), pointing to that fact that treatment and recovery from SUD should be a foundational consideration in how the justice system operates. In orde...
04/25/2023
More than 9 in 10 workers (93%) said they have experienced , and a majority report suffering from moderate or severe levels of burnout (62%).
Help Wanted Behavioral Health Workforce and Public Warn Shortage of Workers Will Have Negative Impact on Society New survey data from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that the vast majority (83%).
04/24/2023
New study suggests primary care physicians who care for people with can more people from dying of an .
‘Addiction medicine is primary care’: Patients who visit their primary care doctor for opioid addiction treatment reduce their overdose risk, a new study suggests Patients in a hypothetical model who got both buprenorphine and harm reduction tools from a primary care doctor were 33% percent less likely to die due to an infection from drug use or an overdose.
04/20/2023
Is there enough federal oversight of the billions of dollars in settlement money?
Biden promised a watchdog for opioid settlement billions, but feds are quiet so far Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. If the federal government fails to oversee how the money is spent, advocates worry it will be wasted.
04/19/2023
We're spending our week at the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) Spring Conference and excited to share our evidence-based solutions with behavioral health and professionals!
04/18/2023
: Governors address and as top priorities during annual State of the State addresses.
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Governors’ Top Health Priorities in 2023 State of the State Addresses - National Governors Association Issues at the top of mind for Governors include investing in the healthcare workforce, developing policy to improve maternal and child health outcomes, as well as expanding behavioral health services and supports.
04/18/2023
We have partnered with Duke City Recovery Toolbox to help support more individuals on their path 💙
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04/17/2023
Thank you American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM for the opportunity to connect, learn and inspire!
04/14/2023
We're debunking myths about contingency management in our latest ✍️
Contingency Management for Substance Use Disorders: Myths vs Facts - CHESS Health Contingency Management (CM) can be an impactful approach to address SUD and addiction. It is an evidence-based therapy that positively impacts substance use disorder (SUD) treatment outcomes. CM can improve medication adherence, treatment retention and help people abstain from many addictive substan...
04/13/2023
We're excited to help support more individuals on their path 💙
Thrive Peer Recovery Services Partners with CHESS Health to Expand Support for Ohioans with SUD | Thrive Peer Recovery Services Thrive Peer Recovery Services partnered with eRecovery solution provider CHESS Health to broaden access to resources for Ohioans with SUD.
04/13/2023
We're spending the rest of our week at the American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM Annual Conference! Come by and see what's new at (Booth #437).
04/12/2023
We've enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones this week in Atlanta at . Stop by the booth (#240) today to discuss impactful solutions for .
04/11/2023
We have partnered with Lifespan Health to help support more individuals on their path 💙
🔗: https://bit.ly/401Xc7n
04/10/2023
"The emergency department is a crucial care setting for people with substance use disorders."
Buprenorphine Can Be Safely Started in the ER Without Triggering Withdrawal Even for People Using Stronger Opioids Results from a multi-site clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health showed that less than 1% of people with opioid use disorder whose drug use includes fentanyl experienced withdrawal when starting buprenorphine in the emergency department. The findings, which appeared today in J...
04/07/2023
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04/05/2023
“Our hope, by providing this alcohol screening tool to the public, is to offer a private, but helpful way to encourage people to consider their alcohol use. In doing so, people may more quickly recognize signs of high-risk alcohol use and seek support.”
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April is national Alcohol Awareness Month Educational primers offered to public by Hancock County Community Partnership
04/04/2023
: DEA proposes new rules to permit the ongoing use of telemedicine to treat patients with that could effectively end access to treatment for the 8 million Americans estimated to have .
Proposed DEA restrictions on telehealth will accelerate America’s opioid crisis - Roll Call If proposed DEA rules go forward, "tens of thousands will experience overdose or other harms from lack of treatment," former congressman says.
04/03/2023
Research suggests starting in the ER leads to significant reductions in treatment dropouts.
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Financial Incentives for Hospitals Lead to Better Follow-Up Rates for OUD A financial incentive program for emergency rooms to start medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid-use disorder (OUD) translated into increased
03/31/2023
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Lightning Step which will allow clients to seamlessly connect at intake or discharge to our tools, helping them stay in and 💙
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Lightning Step Partners with CHESS Health to Provide Evidence-Based Support for People in Recovery - CHESS Health Lightning Step has announced a partnership with CHESS Health, the leading provider of evidence-based digital health solutions for substance use disorder (SUD), which will allow clients to seamlessly connect at intake or discharge to online tools that will help them stay in treatment and recovery.
03/30/2023
As we continue to grapple with an epidemic, the approval of over-the-counter means the medication could be more widely available across the U.S. 🙌
The FDA approves the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales The decision could make the life-saving drug more accessible. Emergent BioSolutions, the drug company that produces Narcan, said it anticipates it will be on store shelves by late summer.
03/29/2023
is a proud exhibitor at this year's Rx Drug Abuse & He**in Summit (Booth #240).
03/28/2023
“The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that 7% of experience post-traumatic stress disorder. It takes immense strength and courage to ask for help."
'It Takes Courage': Colleagues Offer Support for Supervisor Fletcher's Recovery San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher's colleagues offered messages of support Monday, one day after he announced he will check into a treatment center this week for post-traumatic stress, trauma and alcohol abuse -- and forgo a run for State Senate.
03/27/2023
Did you miss our Contingency Management Webinar last week? Watch it on-demand now👇
Webinar Video: Contingency Management – the Basics and Beyond! Contingency Management has been shown to positively impact SUD treatment outcomes.
03/24/2023
📅 Register now: https://discover.chess.health/justice-involved
Join us 4/4 at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar on and the Justice-involved population.
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