The Research Institute
Supporting Patient Growth Through Research
The Research Institute at Cumberland Heights was created in support of our larger mission to transform lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction. As a behavioral healthcare program, we believe it is part of our responsibility to examine our treatment practices. Acting as a bridge between academia and behavioral health providers, our goals center on our collective ability to improve outcomes in support of increased recovery success.
Measurement
We focus on the development of dynamic measurement tools that increase our ability to monitor patient change.​
Technology
We leverage the use of smart devices to create systems of support for those recovering from substance use disorder.
Data Science
We apply modern data science techniques for the purpose of exploring treatment outcomes.​
Partnerships
We collaborate with scientists, researchers, and technology experts in support of our mission.​
Decreased Symptoms Post-Discharge
As leaders in the field, it is our responsibility to invest in the future of addiction treatment, and that starts with recognizing how our treatments affect our patients. The Research Institute at Cumberland Heights exists to increase our insight into process improvements, and helps us identify which treatments are most appropriate for each person we treat.
Cumberland Heights has significantly invested in our ability to measure and monitor patient change. We believe that all stakeholders should have access to these data. Below you can find publications (e.g., peer reviewed research and internal quality improvement reports), educational resources, and webinars (e.g., webinars and trainings).
Research Investigations
Exploring Cohort Differences Across Treatment Modalities and Patient Populations (e.g., Telehealth and COVID-19).
Identifying unique characteristics of treatment success assists our staff in supporting treatment outcomes. Leveraging Latent Class Analysis (LCA) techniques, our research team is working to identify both the optimal treatment dosage and patient characteristics that are associated with the highest odds of treatment success.
Investigating The Long-Term Efficacy of Medication Assisted Treatments (e.g., Buprenorphine and Naltrexone).
The use of Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT) are associated with decreased risk of overdose and decreased craving. These medications support individuals across the continuum of recovery. Our research team has begun a multi-year longitudinal investigation to identify the efficacy of these medications beyond the first year of administration (i.e., years 2-4 post-discharge treatment intervention).
The Development and Maintenance of The SUD Outcomes Network (i.e. Dynamic Cloud-Based Data Repository).
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outcomes Network is a shared cloud-based data repository. Launched on January 1st, 2020, the network was constructed to support longitudinal collection of patient outcomes posttreatment. Six behavioral health providers contributed in founding the SUD Outcomes Network (Alina Lodge, Ashley, Cumberland Heights, Fellowship Hall, High Watch, Pavillon, and Tully Hill).
Create Change With Us
Not all treatment centers are created equal. Our highly trained team has your best interests in mind.
