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DEA Introduces New Telemedicine Rules to Expand Access While Strengthening Patient Protections, Including Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has introduced three new telemedicine rules to maintain the accessibility of telehealth...
Feb 21

SAMHSA Updates Guidelines for Contingency Management: Incentives Increased to $750
The Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced updated guidelines  that expand the incentive cap for...
Jan 15


Tips for Navigating Holidays in Recovery
The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for individuals in recovery from addiction, it can also bring unique stressors. Family...
Dec 11, 2024


How to Access In-Person Support Groups for Substance Use Disorders
Recovery is a journey best walked with support. For individuals living with substance use disorders, connecting with a supportive...
Dec 11, 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...
Dec 9, 2024

What is Addiction Video Explainer Available in 13 Languages
Addiction Policy Forum’s What is Addiction?  video explainer is now available in 13 languages to help improve language access to...
Nov 6, 2024

Fentanyl Education Resources Available in 13 Languages
In a large-scale effort to make fentanyl and counterfeit pill education resources available to communities, The Addiction Policy Forum...
Sep 19, 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....
Aug 27, 2024

Watch: Digging into the BioPsychoSocial: Addressing the Holistic, Multifaceted Needs of Individuals in Treatment and Recovery
Watch now to learn about the biological, psychological, and social needs of individuals in treatment and recovery from a substance use...
Aug 2, 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.
Jun 21, 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.
Apr 26, 2024

New Report Features 10 Best Practices for Jails and Prisons on Responding to Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder Best Practices for Corrections highlights 10 essential strategies that jails and prisons can use to address the...
Apr 22, 2024


Record Level of Overdose Deaths in 2022: CDC reports 107,941 Overdose Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new data that shows drug overdose deaths in the United States reached an...
Apr 5, 2024

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...
Jul 18, 2023

DEA Alert Issued on Xylazine
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a recent alert about the widespread threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, an animal...
May 2, 2023

Is Addiction a Disease? Experts say YES.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine...
Nov 12, 2020


13 Things to Look for in Quality Treatment
How to find quality addiction treatment
Mar 10, 2020


Addiction-Associated Traits: A Look at the Bright Side
Neuroscientist Charlotte Wincott reviews how addiction-related traits can be harnessed to better society.
Mar 5, 2020

Ask a Counselor: What is Contingency Management?
Contingency Management (CM) is a behavioral therapy based on Operant Conditioning Theory.
Aug 21, 2019


A New Joint Employer’s Initiative
A partnership to address substance use disorders in the workplace.
Jul 11, 2019
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