Providing substance abuse support in a virtual world

Substance use support delivered virtually is accessible, cost-effective, and allows anyone struggling with substance use disorder to incorporate life-changing cognitive-behavioral tools into their daily habits.

Time to read: 3 minutes
By Clark Lagemann

Synopsis:

COVID-19 pandemic created more barriers to care for those suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Shuttered recovery centers and attention redirected from SUD to the pandemic left those experiencing substance misuse fewer resources for help. But the lack of virtual resources is also a longstanding challenge.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, of the 19 million adults who needed substance use care in 2016, only 10.8 received support.
Barriers to support include expense, unrealistic time commitment away from work and family, and perceived shame of seeking help.
Virtual SUD support is a solution to extend help to those in need. Virtual SUD support is accessible, cost-effective, and allows anyone struggling with substance use disorder to incorporate life-changing cognitive-behavioral tools into their daily habits.

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Avidon Health Team
Avidon Health is transforming how organizations promote healthier lifestyles through behavior change science and technology-driven coaching. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve better health outcomes while driving measurable business success for our clients.With over 20 years of expertise in health coaching and cognitive behavioral training, we’ve built a platform that delivers personalized, 1-to-1 well-being experiences at scale.Today, organizations use Avidon to reimagine engagement, enhance health, and create lasting behavior change—making wellness more accessible, impactful, and results-driven.

Avidon Health Team

Avidon Health is a team of behavior change and technology experts who empower health outcomes for participants, and business objectives for clients.Avidon launched in 2020 following MedPro Wellness’ acquisition of SelfHelpWorks, which brought together more than 20 years of proven health coaching and cognitive behavioral training expertise. With a renewed vision, we created Engagement Rx®, a dynamic coaching and content delivery platform that provides personalized, 1-to-1 health and well-being experiences at scale.Our solutions are now driving a revolution in personalized care that is enabling clients to reimagine the way they connect with and enhance the lives of their diverse populations.

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