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Research & Translation
Research projects
and science translation
APF Research Reports


Mindfulness-Based Therapy Reduces Opioid Craving by 67 Percent, Study Finds
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open  found that incorporating online group mindfulness sessions into buprenorphine...

GLP-1 Agonists Like Semaglutide Show Promise in Reducing Alcohol Use Disorder, Study Finds
Recent research suggests that semaglutide, a medication primarily used for type 2 diabetes and weight management, may also help reduce...
Research Translation


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...

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...

New Treatment Report Shows Most Admissions in US for Alcohol, Followed by Heroin and Meth
A new report  from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) provides...
Explainer Videos

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...

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....


What is Addiction?
Addiction is a chronic health condition affecting over 48 million people  nationwide. Addiction has biological components, such as the...
Research You Can Use | Dr. Mark Gold


Exercise Benefits for Recovery from Addiction
Exercise is a safe and effective tool in addressing substance use disorders and depression.

Research You Can Use: Rapid Treatment of HCV for People Who Inject Drugs to Increase Cure Rates
Click here for CME/CE information and disclosures Rapid Treatment of HCV for People Who Inject Drugs to Increase Cure Rates Supported by...


A Strategy Toward Hepatitis C Elimination
Supporting Opioid Substitution Treatment and Hepatitis C Treatment in People Who Inject Drugs: A Strategy Toward Hepatitis C Elimination...
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