Recovery from substance use disorders is a long-term process that extends beyond the initial stages of treatment. Clinical interventions can play an important role in helping individuals begin recovery, but the risk of recurrence may remain elevated for years. Sustained recovery also depends on continued support and environments that help people build healthy, stable, and meaningful lives. In this Ask the Expert video, Dr. John Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medica

Join the Ethnic Communities Opioid Response Network–Missouri (ECORN-MO) for an interactive National Recovery Month webinar focused on substance use disorder treatment and recovery services for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and speakers of languages other than English (LOTE). Presenters from Affinia Healthcare and Assisted Recovery Centers of America will share insights on improving access to treatment and recovery services for diverse communities. Virtual

Join Brunswick County Health Services, Southeastern Regional Substance Abuse Mental Health Collaborative (SUAMHC), and Christian Recovery Centers Inc. for an upcoming enCompass training in Shallotte, NC. This training is designed to help family members, loved ones, and community members better understand substance use disorders, evidence-based treatment, and build practical skills for supporting someone with a substance use disorder. Participants will gain evidence-informed t

Substance use disorders are complex medical conditions that affect the brain’s reward system, behavior, and decision-making. Yet, despite decades of scientific evidence, misconceptions about addiction continue to fuel stigma, which creates barriers for people to seek treatment and receive the support they need. Improving public understanding of the science of substance use disorders is essential to reducing stigma and promoting compassionate, evidence-based care. In this Ask

Despite growing awareness of addiction, important knowledge gaps remain that can influence how people respond to and treat people who are impacted by substance use disorders. Misconceptions about addiction can influence how people respond to those who are struggling, shaping everything from personal interactions to support for policies that expand access to care. Better understanding public attitudes toward addiction is an important step in reducing stigma and improving recov

Looking for free, evidence-informed resources to support prevention education this school year? Addiction Policy Forum offers tools that teachers, school counselors, prevention specialists, administrators, youth-serving organizations, and families can use to strengthen substance use prevention, promote healthy decision-making, and support students and families. Explore downloadable fact sheets and infographics, video explainers, and some of our most popular online courses—all