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Jan 25, 2022
Smartphone App Connects Justice-Involved Individuals with Recovery Services During Pandemic
Evidence-Based Platform Links Individuals in Recovery with Social Workers, Peer Navigators Atlanta, GA, (Jan. 25, 2022) – With the U.S....
Dec 7, 2021
Addiction Policy Forum Partners with AmerisourceBergen Foundation to Prevent Opioid Use among Youth
New Opioid Prevention Campaign Includes a Free Toolkit of Resources for Parents, Educators, and Youth Leaders to Reduce Youth Opioid...
Oct 22, 2021
2021 North Dakota Stigma Survey: Findings on Attitudes, Levels of Stigma and Support of Key Policies
Study shows North Dakota has made progress in addressing the stigma around addiction Bismarck, ND, October 25, 2021 -- North Dakota’s...
Jul 19, 2021
Addiction Policy Forum Endorses the EQUAL Act
Release: July 19, 2021 Washington D.C. -- Addiction Policy Forum announced its endorsement of the Eliminating Quantifiably Unjust...
May 10, 2021
CDC Updates List of Health Conditions that Can Increase the Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19
CDC Updates List of Health Conditions that Can Increase the Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19 to include Substance Use Disorders New...
Mar 23, 2021
Initiative to Get COVID-19 Vaccines to People with Substance Use Disorder
In a major effort to get COVID-19 vaccines to one of the most vulnerable populations, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) and
Mar 3, 2021
Stop Overdose Campaign to Raise Awareness of Drug Overdose Deaths
New CDC data reveals an average of 223 Americans die each day from drug overdose North Bethesda -- March 1, 2020 – Today Addiction Policy...
Dec 21, 2020
Study Results: In a Small Sample of Individuals with SUD, Many are Hesitant to Receive Vaccine
With COVID-19 Vaccine in Sight, New Study Shows Vaccine Hesitancy among Individuals with Substance Use Disorder North Bethesda, MD,...
Dec 10, 2020
Senior Judge Robert Rancourt of Minnesota Joins Addiction Policy Forum’s Board of Directors
December 9, 2020 -- Senior Judge Robert Rancourt, J.D., was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Addiction Policy Forum....
Dec 1, 2020
Addiction Policy Forum Receives Grant from the AmerisourceBergen Foundation
Launch of the Opioid Prevention Campaign to Help Prevent Adolescent Substance Use Bethesda, Maryland -- December 2, 2020 – The Addiction...
Aug 19, 2020
Addiction Policy Forum Launches Initiative to Help Families Navigate Addiction and Treatment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: TL Parker (202) 770-5329 tparker@addictionpolicy.org Washington D.C., August 20, 2020 - Today, the...
Jul 22, 2020
New Initiative to Provide Telehealth Support for Justice-Involved Patients
Telehealth Support for Justice Involved Patients
Jun 9, 2020
Survey: COVID-19 Affecting Access to Addiction Treatment and Key Services
1 in 3 Report Changes in Treatment or Recovery Support Services Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic North Bethesda, MD, June 9, 2020 --...
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 6, 2020
Addiction Policy Forum Releases Health Advisory about COVID-19
Advises people with substance use disorder (SUD) to take extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA...
Mar 19, 2020
Free Smartphone App Offering Telehealth Support for those Struggling with Addiction During COVID-19
Addiction Policy Forum and CHESS Health Partner to Launch Technology Proven to Reduce Relapse and Support Individuals in Recovery FOR...
Feb 11, 2020
“185aDay” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Drug Overdose Deaths
Campaign to raise awareness of the 185 lives that are lost (on average) to a drug overdose every day in the United States.
Jan 30, 2020
Statement: Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for the First Time in Over a Decade
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed that 67,367 people died from a drug overdose in 2018.
Jan 27, 2020
Addiction Policy Forum Supports Bill for Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl
Legislation to combat fentanyl and the devastation it causes in our communities nationwide.
Dec 11, 2019
New Education Campaign, Vaping: Know the Facts, Now Available Nationwide
“Vaping: Know the Facts,” a campaign and toolkit with resources for teachers, school administrators, teens and parents
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