Stigma

Dec 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Oct 9, 2020

Stop the Stigma: Tackling the Stigma of Addiction through Education

Stop the Stigma: Tackling the Stigma of Addiction through Education.”

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