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Digital substance use treatment, like Breaking Free Online (BFO), shows positive outcomes. This program improved mental health, quality of life, and recovery for individuals with substance use disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Digital health interventions
  • Behavioral change science
  • Substance use disorder treatment

Background:

  • Digital programs offer accessible, nonresidential care for problematic substance use.
  • Breaking Free Online (BFO) is a digital behavioral change program for substance use disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze client engagement with BFO.
  • To examine self-reported outcomes in individuals using BFO.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study using retrospective data.
  • Characterized client use and engagement patterns.
  • Examined changes in validated outcome scales.

Main Results:

  • 6,370 individuals registered for BFO; 3,650 completed intake.
  • Significant improvements observed in anxiety, depression, quality of life, and recovery.
  • Clients with higher BFO completion rates showed the most improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Digital supports reduce barriers for individuals with substance use disorders.
  • BFO demonstrates effectiveness in improving outcomes for users.
  • Low-barrier digital tools support autonomy and privacy in seeking help.