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In a significant step towards combating the rampant issue of addiction and ensuring the well-being of those seeking treatment, the Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023 was passed on Thursday morning of last week. This progressive bill brings about critical reforms in the addiction treatment industry, ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and ethical practices. In […]

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Exploring pregnancy-related substance use disorders: facts, challenges, and support for maternal and fetal health

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, mental health has emerged as a critical issue affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The advent of the digital era has brought both opportunities and challenges in addressing mental health concerns.  In this featured article, we explore the impact of the digital era on mental health, explore innovative […]

By Dr. Rostislav Ignatov, Chief Medical Officer  Addiction is a multifaceted problem that affects millions of Americans. According to the 2021 NSDUH, approximately 46.3 million individuals aged 12 or older met the DSM-5 criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year.  But what exactly is addiction, and how does it work? By […]

Self-care is an important yet often overlooked element in maintaining long-term mental and physical health. It involves anything one does for self-improvement, such as setting aside time for physical self-care rituals like mindfulness practices or yoga.  This article explains simple and small steps to improve your personal life and well-being, like better sleep habits and […]

Fourteen percent of adults in the United States have a mental illness, according to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH). While your local doctor or pharmacy may be able to prescribe medication or provide counseling for certain mental illnesses, they aren’t trained to deal with other issues. That’s where community mental health services come […]

The behavioral health management and solutions industry is both significant and very complex.  For example, did you know that one in five people will experience a behavioral health disorder at some point in their lives? The effects of untreated mental illnesses are devastating, but the treatments for such conditions can be equally challenging to navigate. […]

A management services agreement (MSA) is a contract between two parties for the management of one entity by another. MSAs are more common in the business world than in healthcare.  A healthcare management services agreement is similar to a business relationship where one company hires another company to manage its employees, finances, and other aspects […]

“Case management” is the process of keeping your client’s life whole. In the behavioral health field, this means making sure they get the right medication, therapy, and resources at the right stages of treatment and need. It also means helping them with things like housing and transportation. Timing and Allocation of Resources is a Challenge […]