As the stress and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic contribute to rising overdose deaths – up by as much as 42 percent in May compared with last year – Shatterproof, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States, announced a free, first-of-its-kind tool to connect those in need with high-quality and appropriate addiction treatment. ATLAS™, an Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform, launched July 21 in six states on www.TreatmentATLAS.org, evaluates addiction treatment facilities' use of evidence-based best practices, allows patients to see and provide feedback on their experience, and offers an easy-to-use online interface to allow those in need and their loved ones to search for and compare facilities using criteria such as location, services offered and insurance provider so they can connect with appropriate treatment.Read more
- Ann Tucker