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The Addiction Policy Forum community joins colleagues across the country in mourning the loss of Loretta "Sis" Wenger, a pioneering advocate whose life's work transformed support for children and families affected by…
Addiction recovery is not only about stopping substance use. It also involves repairing health, rebuilding coping skills, and learning how to live without relying on drugs or alcohol for relief. The ...
The district has been dominated by sprawling tent encampments and brazen open-air drug dealing - with desperate addicts openly ...
What makes a food irresistible, even addictive? Is it the amount of fat? (Yum.) Refined carbs and extra sugar? (Double yum.
Tackle addiction stigma in your community by becoming a certified instructor. Become a Certified Responding to Addiction Instructor The Addiction Policy Forum (APF) is proud to offer a virtual instructor certification…
Tackle addiction stigma in your community by becoming a certified instructor. Become a Certified Responding to Addiction Instructor The Addiction Policy Forum (APF) is proud to have offered a virtual instructor…
Every day, people embark on the road to recovery from addiction. Some choose—or are remanded by law enforcement—to do it with ...
On June 10th, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Request for Information (RFI), seeking public comment on effective research, programs, policies, and new ideas to improve prevention, treatment…
On June 9th, the House Appropriations Committee marked up the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor HHS) bill. The House Appropriations Committee voted 34 to 28 in favor of the bill…
A loved one’s addiction to substance use (alcohol or drugs), gambling, or screen use (e.g. gaming, social media) has significant impact on the quality of life of concerned significant others (CSOs), affecting various…
Background Three out of four participants in Drug Treatment Courts (DTCs) present with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders (COD). Among individuals with COD outside criminal-legal settings…
Background Chronic pain and substance use disorders (SUD) frequently co-occur and are associated with poorer treatment outcomes. The way pain is measured affects which patients are identified as having clinically…
Background Smoking cessation improves the health and well-being of people who smoke. It also benefits society, given the high economic and personal costs of smoking-related diseases. With the emergence of new digital…
We study digital addiction (DA) as an emergent research area and explore the problematic usage of digital media described by ...
Adolescents who use drugs or binge drink alcohol are more likely to experience psychological distress and have seriously thought ...
Among California adolescents (ages 12–17) who currently use drugs or alcohol, 46% experienced serious psychological distress in ...
This webinar explored findings from a nationally representative study examining addiction knowledge in the United States and how it shapes attitudes toward individuals in recovery and support for public health policies…
The Addiction Policy Forum and Gallup released Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery, featuring findings from a nationally representative study examining Americans’ addiction…
New Addiction Policy Forum and Gallup Study Released Findings from a nationally representative study show that nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults (23%) either disagree or do not know that addiction is a health condition…
Background Low-risk drinking guidelines seldom incorporate quality of life (QOL). This secondary data analysis explores the relationship between drinking patterns and QoL. Methods We estimate the relationship between…
It is estimated that 30–70% of patients in psychiatry have co-existing psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, also called dual diagnosis. This condition often results in a complex clinical condition that…
Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on Google The number of people treated for gambling ...
Background Canada is home to a very active commercial legal cannabis market, offering insight into the opportunities and challenges posed by rapid cannabis commercialization under a hybrid regulatory model. This…
Background Although stimulant use disorder (StUD) is on the rise in the United States, few receive treatment. There are no FDA-approved medication treatments, despite evidence of clinical efficacy. Substance use…
The Addiction Policy Forum community mourns the loss of Jim B. Freund—a devoted father, husband, passionate advocate, and tireless champion for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. Jim often…
Telemedicine-Assisted Buprenorphine Induction (TABI) is a hybrid treatment model combining in-person initiation with remote follow-up, developed to improve access to opioid agonist maintenance treatment (OAMT) in India…
Among adults who smoke cigarettes daily, attempts to quit smoking may involve using alternative tobacco products (ATPs) or evidence-based cessation aids, such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). This study examined…
Intoxication is a common clinical presentation and is associated with increased risk of injury, self-harm, and premature mortality. It also complicates clinical care because patients who are intoxicated may provide…
Legal sports betting exploded after the 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to regulate it. By 2025, the American ...
Background A growing population of working-aged men are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with changes in rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) and treatment…
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