Frontline Professionals

Frontline Professionals

There are dozens of professionals and fields that play a critical role in the prevention, treatment and recovery of substance use disorders, from physicians and nurses, to teachers and school administrators, to corrections, law enforcement and court professionals. Addiction Policy Forum develops and disseminates resources, materials and guidance for professional audiences.

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Health Care

Find information for healthcare providers about SUD to support the delivery of high-quality care.

Investigación estudiar “Comer, Dormir, Consolar”

El enfoque “Comer, Dormir, Consolar” demostró ser más eficaz en el cuidado de recién nacidos/nacidas con síndrome de abstinencia de...

New study identifies a more effective way to care for newborns exposed to opioids

Findings from the Eating, Sleeping and Consoling for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal study show a new care approach that is more effective

Addiction Policy Forum partners with the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS)

Addiciton Policy Forum is excited to announce a new partnership with the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS). PCSS is a program...

Health Care

Teachers and School Systems

Find prevention resources for teachers, principals, school systems and other education professionals.

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.

Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risks

New APF eCourse Available Synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, were involved in 65% of all overdose deaths in the US by June, 2021,...

Don't wait for "Rock Bottom"

Substance use disorders get worse over time. The earlier treatment starts the better the chances for long-term recovery.

Teachers

Policymakers

Resources for policymakers include specific materials and publications on the latest in evidence-based practice and well and latest information about substance use disorder data and innovations.