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Feb 3
APF’s Community-Based Stigma Intervention Lowers Stigma and Increases Knowledge, Study Shows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 A recent study  published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases highlights outcomes of the...

Dec 9, 2024
Spring 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute: Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2025  Anti-Stigma Institute , scheduled for April 7 - 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Institute attendees...

Oct 19, 2024
Responding to Addiction: Ohio Pilot Study
Addiction Policy Forum's case study details the outcomes of a pilot study in Ohio to evaluate the outcomes of Responding to Addiction, a new

Aug 27, 2024
Facts About Fentanyl: Understanding the Risks
As fentanyl continues to impact communities at an unprecedented rate, understanding its potency and dangers is critical to reducing harm....

Jun 21, 2024
Webinar: Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Stigma
Join us for a webinar on July 23rd at 1 p.m. ET to learn about the brain science behind substance use disorders and how to address stigma.

Apr 26, 2024
enCompass: A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction
Join us for a virtual training designed as a resource for family members trying to navigate the complex world of addiction.


Mar 11, 2024
Announcing Anti-Stigma Initiative Sites
Addiction Policy Forum announced the 117 nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative Sites working to end the stigma of addiction in their communities

Feb 14, 2024
Study identifies key indicators of stigma toward individuals who use methamphetamines
Findings from JCOIN’s Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center (MAARC) A study recently published in Preventive Medicine...

Oct 3, 2023
Addiction Policy Forum Launches Nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative
100 Communities Join Large-Scale Effort to Address the Stigma of Addiction October 3, 2023 Bethesda, MD – Addiction Policy Forum launched...

Jul 18, 2023
New Study on Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders Released
A new Addiction Policy Forum-led study explores stigmatizing and non-stigmatizing imagery for substance use disorders (SUD) and criminal...


Oct 5, 2022
Addressing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorders
Stigma is a direct barrier to accessing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among individuals who have a SUD and impacts the quality...

Aug 11, 2022
Understanding Stigma and the Consequences for Patients and Families
By Jessica Hulsey Addiction Policy Forum Originally posted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network on May 20, 2022...


Jul 5, 2022
Stigma Course for State and Local Leaders
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...


Jun 7, 2022
Stigma Course for County Executives
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...


Mar 1, 2022
A JLUSA Course on Stigma
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions...


Jan 4, 2022
A NACoA Course: Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early...


Nov 5, 2021
Stigma Course for Judicial Leaders
Addressing the Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder Addiction Policy Forum partnered with the National Judicial Task Force to Examine...


Aug 26, 2021
Opioid Use Disorder Stigma, Discrimination, and Policy Attitudes
Results from a National Sample of U.S. Young Adults Stigma and attitudes about addiction contribute to the availability and accessibility...

Mar 17, 2021
Using Non-Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders and Justice Involvement
CHANGING IMAGERY Modifying imagery and language used to describe and represent individuals with a substance use disorder or criminal...

Dec 16, 2020
What is Stigma? We Asked a Top Stigma Researcher.
What is Stigma? Learn the types of stigma, the effects on individuals and families, and how to stop stigma from Dr. Valerie Earnshaw.
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