COVID-19

Feb 24, 2022

States Policies to Expand Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment during COVID-19

New Data from the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN)'s Brown University Clinical Research Center By Braeden Kelly The...

Aug 23, 2021

How were the vaccines developed so quickly?

By Julia Garaffa The process of securing approval for a vaccine requires rigorous safety and efficacy testing. How were the COVID-19...

Aug 17, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

Your answers to commonly asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. In response to the Delta Variant, late last month the CDC...

Jul 21, 2021

Understanding Vaccine Efficacy

By Julia Garaffa There is a lot of information and statistics circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines. We hear many questions from our...

Jun 7, 2021

Webinar: Substance Use Disorder & COVID-19

Join the Addiction Policy Forum and the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) on Thursday, July 22 at 3–4:30 PM (ET) for the...

May 10, 2021

CDC Update on COVID-19 and Addiction

Monday, May 10, 2021 CDC Updates List of Health Conditions that Can Increase the Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19 to include...

Mar 23, 2021

COVID Vaccine Navigator Initiative

People with substance use disorders are at a heightened risk for serious complications from the coronavirus.

Mar 10, 2021

Addiction and COVID-19: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Nora Volkow

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the Addiction Policy Forum hosted a webinar with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of...

Dec 21, 2020

Study Results: In a Small Sample of Individuals with SUD, Many are Hesitant to Receive Vaccine

Explore Resources Interviews Reveal Vaccine Hesitancy among Individuals with Substance Use Disorder Overview North Bethesda, MD, December...

Sep 10, 2020

Participate in our New Study on COVID Impact and Vaccine Readiness

We are collecting information on how COVID-19 has impacted healthcare experiences and to understand vaccine readiness among individuals with

Sep 2, 2020

Colliding Epidemics Highlight Need for More Resources

As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across America, the effects of the pandemic on the opioid crisis are creating mounting concerns...

Jul 22, 2020

New Initiative to Provide Telehealth Support for Justice-Involved Patients

Telehealth Support for Justice Involved Patients

Jun 8, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Patients, Families & Individuals in Recovery from a SUD

Addiction Policy Forum conducted a pilot study to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with a SUD.

May 5, 2020

Virtual Support Meetings

Addiction Policy Forum invites you to join free virtual meeting support groups throughout the week. We will be hosting three virtual...

Apr 28, 2020

National Survey on Impact of COVID-19 on Patients and Families

The Addiction Policy Forum invites you to provide feedback on the impact of COVID-19 to gain a better understanding of the challenges, barri

Apr 22, 2020

COVID-19 Precautions for People Using Drugs

Coronavirus and Risks People with substance use disorder (SUD) should take extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic. The...

Apr 21, 2020

Addiction Policy Forum Launches PSA “A Message From Grandma” on COVID19 and Addiction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Jay Ruais M: 603.475.0332 E: jruais@addictionpolicy.org North Bethesda, MD, April 20, 2020 -- Today,...

Apr 21, 2020

A Message From Gramma

Addiction Policy Forum Launches PSA on COVID19 and Addiction The campaign and PSA is part of an effort to help patients and families...

Apr 16, 2020

Vaping and COVID-19

5 Tips to Help You Quit Vaping and Reduce Your Risk by Jessica Hulsey We know from health officials that smokers and those who vape...

Apr 6, 2020

What people with a substance use disorder need to know about COVID-19

People with substance use disorder (SUD) are advised to take extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic. Health officials warn...

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