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Study Results Show enCompass Reduces Stigma, Increases Knowledge

A recent study published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases shows that individuals who participated in Addiction Policy Forum’s...

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New Report Shows an Increase in Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits

Alcohol, cannabis, and opioids the most prevalent substances reported in drug-related ED visits A new report from the Substance Abuse and...

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