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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