Breaking Down Barriers to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Through Digital Innovation

• By: Julia Bernstein Brightside Health
• October 22nd, 2024
• accessible healthcare, addiction, alcohol use disorder, Fall 2024 Issue, recovery, substance use disorder, technology, telehealth
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While the rise of the sober curious movement and the growing availability of non-alcoholic options signal a shift away from drinking, alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains prevalent. At the same time, substance use disorder (SUD) affects over 46 million people aged 12 and older, according to the 2021...

How Many Is Too Many? When Drinking Becomes a Problem

• By: | The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• February 28th, 2024
• alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorder, alcoholism, binge drinking
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For some people, a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail is an occasional treat. Others struggle to stop at just one or even many drinks. Some may drink alcohol in moderation, but still feel like they’re not in control of their drinking. How do you know when drinking becomes a problem for...