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Avidon Health Team

Podcast: Cognitive behavioral science tech for substance use disorders

Listen to the Tech Talks Daily Podcast with Neil C. Hughes featuring Clark Lagemann, Co-CEO of Avidon Health. Time to listen: 17 minutes – Tech Talks Daily Podcast In this episode: Clark Lagemann joins Neil C. Hughes on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast to discuss how technology can help employees who are struggling with substance abuse. According to a recent survey, the pandemic has exacerbated substance use for employees. Among workers struggling with addiction or substance abuse issues, more than one-third say it has affected their work more since the pandemic began. Unfortunately, many employees are afraid to say they need help. They may end up leaving the workforce altogether or suffer in silence as their work deteriorates–and they may experience safety risks if their job entails driving or using heavy machinery. So what can employers and companies do to help if they don’t know their employee is struggling? Fortunately, technology can make a difference for individuals needing to make a change and Avidon Health takes a different approach to online coaching through a hybrid approach. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts.

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Avidon Health Team

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. Click here to read the full article.   For contributed media inquiries, contact: Kristin Hege kristin@conveycommsagency.com 480-540-6496

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