Support Groups in SUD: Do They Matter?
Whether in person or online, when you are dealing with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), finding other people who can support you through challenging times and celebrate your achievements, can be an important and rewarding part of a life in recovery. According to the Substance Abuse…
Online Recovery: Not So Crazy After All
Pre pandemic, online recovery was viewed by many in our industry as novel – not quite the same as in-person options. At Lionrock, we knew those views were limited, while we agreed that online treatment differed significantly from in-person. Now, as the pandemic drags into…
As Pandemic Continues, Attendance at Online Recovery Meetings More Than Doubles
By now it is well-documented that the coronavirus has brought with it a so-called “silent pandemic.” A year plus of stress, sickness, isolation, and uncertainty has taken a toll on the country’s mental health. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) symptoms…
September 22 Is National Online Recovery Day
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 21.2 million Americans aged 12 or older have substance use disorders. Only 4.2 million receive treatment each year and find freedom in recovery. That’s why we created National Online Recovery Day to spread awareness…
CDC Reports Record High 93,000 Drug-Overdose Deaths in 2020
2020 was a year fraught with disease and death due to COVID-19, and as a side effect of the circumstantial constraints that came with the pandemic, it also showed a lot of potential to be the worst year in drug overdose deaths ever. New data…
Opioid Epidemic Showcases The Tie Between Economic Health and Citizen Health
As the Covid crisis curbs, it’s clear that the devastating effects go far beyond those who were hit by the virus itself. The state of the U.S. economy is a prime example. With U.S. unemployment at an all time low before the pandemic (3.5 percent),…
Why Online Intensive Outpatient Treatments Work
Did you know, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are as effective as inpatient and residential treatments? According to an article titled, “Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs: Assessing the Evidence,” and published by Psychology Online, when studies compare IOPs with inpatient or residential care, they find comparable…
Telehealth care for mental health boomed during COVID-19. Will it continue?
New data released last month by Blue Cross Blue Shield revealed that between March 2020 and March 2021, the company accounted for 8 million telehealth visits, an uptick of 9,500 percent from the prior year. Given the state of the world during the year in…
It’s PTSD Awareness Month: Resources for Treatment and SUD Support
June marks the 8th annual PTSD Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (USVA), about 8 million people in the U.S. currently suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD), which can result from several different types of trauma including military combat,…
Lawyers Struggle with Mental Health and Risky Drinking Amidst Pandemic
It’s no secret that substance use disorders carry a heavy stigma. Many people associate alcoholism or drug abuse with a certain type of person, someone who doesn’t contribute to society, lives out of their car or on the street and can’t hold down a job….