ALAViDA Substance Use, a product of LifeSpeak Inc., helps employers and health plans address rising costs and productivity losses created by substance use
MINNEAPOLIS, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Substance use is associated with several direct and indirect costs. For example, binge drinking alone generates $249 billion each year in healthcare-related costs and decreased employee productivity. When costs related to the use of other substances, such as cannabis, are factored in, the potential impact of substance use to employers, health plans, and other organizations is significant. New data from LifeSpeak Inc. demonstrates how an evidence-based approach to substance use care and education can help individuals reduce substance use and improve daily life functioning, while improving outcomes and reducing healthcare and lost productivity costs for employers.
"The world-view and understanding of substance use and care is changing, which is why our approach at LifeSpeak is centered on helping people no matter where they are on the spectrum of use," said Terri-Lynn MacKay, Ph.D., mental health director for LifeSpeak's ALAViDA Substance Use solution. "Our unique blend of evidence-based care delivered by a team of compassionate specialized substance use coaches is coupled with specific and tangible strategies for change. The result is a reduction in substance use and improved functioning, which can ultimately influence healthcare costs and productivity loss for organizations."
The report from LifeSpeak Inc. features 2024 outcomes based on aggregate data from organizations that offer ALAViDA Substance Use to their employees or participants. The data reveals that ALAViDA's comprehensive, evidence-based approach to substance use care delivers powerful results. More specifically, ALAViDA participant data shows that:
- 80% of ALAViDA participants reduced their substance use;
- 76% decreased the severity of substance use;
- 69% said it was easier to stop using substances once initiated; and
- 68% feel a greater sense of control over their use of substances.
"When it comes to behavior change, it's a known fact that having a personal support system is essential for success. That's why the LifeSpeak Inc. model harnesses the power of personalized support along with evidence-based best practices and expert advice for substance use care," said Michael Held, founder and CEO of LifeSpeak Inc. "The fact that our solutions are available online, at any time, breaks down a primary barrier for those who need substance use support or those who are considering reducing their consumption."
LifeSpeak's ALAViDA solution features self-monitoring and reporting tools for members, which according to Dr. MacKay, can lead to better outcomes, including reduced symptoms and improved functioning. More specifically, 79% of ALAViDA participants reported an improvement in their mood and 78% reported enhancements in their daily life functioning.
LifeSpeak Inc. offers personalized care and educational resources for individuals who are struggling with, or wish to change their relationship with substances, in addition to offering training for managers and support for families and loved ones who are affected by substance use.
Learn more about LifeSpeak's substance use solution at http://www.lifespeak.com or download the report here: https://bit.ly/outcomes-report.
About LifeSpeak Inc.
Celebrating 20 years of supporting wellbeing, LifeSpeak Inc. is the leading provider of mental, physical, and family wellbeing solutions for employers, health plans, and other organizations across the globe. With a suite of digital solutions, LifeSpeak enables organizations to deliver best-in-class content and human expertise at scale, catering to individuals throughout their wellbeing journeys. The LifeSpeak Inc. portfolio of solutions spans every pillar of wellbeing, including LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience, Wellbeats Wellness, Torchlight Parenting & Caregiving, ALAViDA Substance Use, and LIFT session Fitness. Insights from LifeSpeak Inc.'s digital and data-driven solutions empower organizations and individuals to take impactful action to strengthen wellbeing and maximize workplace performance. To learn more, follow LifeSpeak Inc. on LinkedIn, or visit http://www.LifeSpeak.com. Because wellbeing can't wait.
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