SUMHLC Blog Archive

Despite the consensus on their importance, medications remain underused, presenting a significant gap in the standard services available to treat individuals with substance use disorder (SUD).

While science suggests that addiction is a chronic illness, much of our thinking — and even the system designed to provide treatment and recovery support — is geared to provide episodic acute care.

We need the help of our Governor and General Assembly to ensure our patients and families continue to receive the care they so desperately need.