Google, Facebook & Twitter Partner To Expand Access To Online Addictions Treatment & Recovery Resources During COVID-19
On April 10, 2020, a new online addiction treatment platform, Tech Together, was launched. The platform is a partnership between Google, Facebook, and Twitter, along with the Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP). The platform addresses two key issues—treatment access and recovery support—to help consumers seeking information about addiction treatment or those in recovery find help online during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
The site provides a treatment locator that links to state behavioral health departments to help consumers find information …
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