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Findings from a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) study show that quitting cigarette smoking is associated with improved recovery outcomes from other substance use disorders. Using data from more than 2,600 adults participating in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, a nationally representative study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, researchers examined changes in smoking status and re

Neuromodulation is gaining attention as an effective approach for treating substance use disorders. These techniques work by using electrical, magnetic, or soundwave stimulation to stimulate brain circuits affected by addiction. Research shows encouraging results in reducing craving and relapse risk.    During this webinar, leading researchers will provide an overview of neuromodulation, including the different techniques and how they work, and what current science shows abou

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans   that revise federal guidance on alcohol consumption. The guidelines remove specific daily drink limits and instead advise Americans to “consume less alcohol for better overall health.” Previous federal guidelines included specific thresholds, recommending that adults 21 years and older consume no more than two drinks per day

A powerful veterinary sedative called medetomidine is rapidly reshaping the overdose crisis in Philadelphia and placing new strain on hospitals and treatment systems, according to the New York Times.   Unlike prior waves of the crisis, this crisis is not defined solely by fatal overdoses but by severe, life-threatening withdrawal. Medetomidine, which is increasingly mixed into the illicit fentanyl supply, causes extreme sedation shortly after use. When it wears off, withdrawa

On January 20, 2026, the Senate released a “minibus” legislation appropriation package that included four spending bills, including the  fiscal year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor HHS). The Labor HHS bill provides key funding for substance use and mental health agencies and programs across the country. The Senate proposal reflects continued bipartisan support for community-based prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts, w

You are invited to attend Responding to Addiction, an in-person training designed to deepen understanding of addiction and build practical skills to support individuals and families. The training will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Springfield Assembly of God on Canton Road in Akron, Ohio. Created by the Addiction Policy Forum, Responding to Addiction is a comprehensive training that equips participants with evidence-based knowledge and re