What is Addiction Video Explainer Available in 12 Languages
Addiction Policy Forum’s What is Addiction? video explainer is now available in 12 languages to help improve language access to...
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Sep 19
Fentanyl Education Resources Available in 12 Languages
In a large-scale effort to make fentanyl and counterfeit pill education resources available to non-English speaking communities, The...
Sep 6
Where to Find Naloxone in Your Community
Opioid overdoses have reached alarming levels, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributing to a significant number of deaths each...
Sep 4
Expanding Contingency Management for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
The overdose epidemic in the U.S. has surged, with over 106,000 deaths reported in 2023. While initially driven by opioids, recent trends...
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....
Aug 2
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 1
What is Addiction?
Addiction is a chronic health condition affecting over 48 million people nationwide. Addiction has biological components, such as the...
Jun 15
Exercise Benefits for Recovery from Addiction
Exercise is a safe and effective tool in addressing substance use disorders and depression.
Jun 7
New Study Finds Benefits of Combining Mindfulness with Methadone Treatment
New research study finds that mindfulness training combined with methadone treatment produced improved outcomes.
May 30
Food, Sex and Pornography: Addressing Process Addictions in Treatment and Recovery
Examples of process addictions include sex, food, gambling, pornography, internet, gaming, shopping, exercise, or even work.
May 27
Are you worried about someone's opioid use? Participate in a free program in Maryland for Help and Support
Are you worried about someone's opioid use? Participate in a free program in Maryland.
May 27
Ask the Expert: What does addiction treatment involve?
In this Ask the Expert interview, we hear from Yale University's Brian Fuehrlein about what treatment for addiction involves.
May 4
Correcting Myths about Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help reduce or block the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, decrease opioid craving, and help i
Apr 22, 2023
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Infographic
Medications for opioid use disorder Medications used to treat opioid use disorders are considered the “gold standard” of treatment....
Apr 19, 2023
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Explainer Video
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was developed as a method to prevent relapse when treating problem drinking, and was later adapted for...
Apr 19, 2023
Contingency Management
Contingency management is the use of positive rewards or incentives to aid in the behavior change process. Contingency management...
Feb 10, 2023
California Approved to Offer Medicaid Benefits to Justice-Involved Individuals Prior to Release
For the first time, justice-involved individuals will be eligible to receive critical health care coverage through Medicaid prior to...
Nov 7, 2022
Six Key Steps to Transform Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Six Key Steps to Transform Opioid Use Disorder Treatment from the ONDCP
Jun 15, 2022
Patient Journey Map: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Experiences
The Addiction Policy Forum's report Patient Journey Map: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Experiences was developed through...
May 3, 2022
Medications for Addiction Treatment: A Course for County Executives
Understanding Overdose Risk and Medication Efficacy County executives play a critical role in reducing overdose deaths and promoting...
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