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    States Policies to Expand Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment during COVID-19
    • Feb 24

    States Policies to Expand Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment during COVID-19

    New Data from the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN)'s Brown University Clinical Research Center By Braeden Kelly The...
    How were the vaccines developed so quickly?
    • Aug 23, 2021

    How were the vaccines developed so quickly?

    By Julia Garaffa The process of securing approval for a vaccine requires rigorous safety and efficacy testing. How were the COVID-19...
    COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
    • Aug 17, 2021

    COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

    Your answers to commonly asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. In response to the Delta Variant, late last month the CDC...
    Understanding Vaccine Efficacy
    • Jul 21, 2021

    Understanding Vaccine Efficacy

    By Julia Garaffa There is a lot of information and statistics circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines. We hear many questions from our...
    Webinar: Substance Use Disorder & COVID-19
    • Jun 7, 2021

    Webinar: Substance Use Disorder & COVID-19

    Join the Addiction Policy Forum and the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) on Thursday, July 22 at 3–4:30 PM (ET) for the...
    CDC Update on COVID-19 and Addiction
    • May 10, 2021

    CDC Update on COVID-19 and Addiction

    Monday, May 10, 2021 CDC Updates List of Health Conditions that Can Increase the Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19 to include...
    COVID Vaccine Navigator Initiative
    • Mar 23, 2021

    COVID Vaccine Navigator Initiative

    People with substance use disorders are at a heightened risk for serious complications from the coronavirus.
    Addiction and COVID-19: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Nora Volkow
    • Mar 10, 2021

    Addiction and COVID-19: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Nora Volkow

    On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the Addiction Policy Forum hosted a webinar with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of...
    Study Results: In a Small Sample of Individuals with SUD, Many are Hesitant to Receive Vaccine
    • Dec 21, 2020

    Study Results: In a Small Sample of Individuals with SUD, Many are Hesitant to Receive Vaccine

    Explore Resources Interviews Reveal Vaccine Hesitancy among Individuals with Substance Use Disorder Overview North Bethesda, MD, December...
    Participate in our New Study on COVID Impact and Vaccine Readiness
    • Sep 10, 2020

    Participate in our New Study on COVID Impact and Vaccine Readiness

    We are collecting information on how COVID-19 has impacted healthcare experiences and to understand vaccine readiness among individuals with
    Colliding Epidemics Highlight Need for More Resources
    • Sep 2, 2020

    Colliding Epidemics Highlight Need for More Resources

    As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across America, the effects of the pandemic on the opioid crisis are creating mounting concerns...
    New Initiative to Provide Telehealth Support for Justice-Involved Patients
    • Jul 23, 2020

    New Initiative to Provide Telehealth Support for Justice-Involved Patients

    Telehealth Support for Justice Involved Patients
    COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Patients, Families & Individuals in Recovery from a SUD
    • Jun 8, 2020

    COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Patients, Families & Individuals in Recovery from a SUD

    Addiction Policy Forum conducted a pilot study to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with a SUD.
    Virtual Support Meetings
    • May 5, 2020

    Virtual Support Meetings

    Addiction Policy Forum invites you to join free virtual meeting support groups throughout the week. We will be hosting three virtual...
    National Survey on Impact of COVID-19 on Patients and Families
    • Apr 28, 2020

    National Survey on Impact of COVID-19 on Patients and Families

    The Addiction Policy Forum invites you to provide feedback on the impact of COVID-19 to gain a better understanding of the challenges, barri
    COVID-19 Precautions for People Using Drugs
    • Apr 22, 2020

    COVID-19 Precautions for People Using Drugs

    Coronavirus and Risks People with substance use disorder (SUD) should take extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic. The...
    Addiction Policy Forum Launches  PSA “A Message From Grandma” on COVID19 and Addiction
    • Apr 21, 2020

    Addiction Policy Forum Launches PSA “A Message From Grandma” on COVID19 and Addiction

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Jay Ruais M: 603.475.0332 E: jruais@addictionpolicy.org North Bethesda, MD, April 20, 2020 -- Today,...
    A Message From Grandma
    • Apr 21, 2020

    A Message From Grandma

    Addiction Policy Forum Launches PSA on COVID19 and Addiction The campaign and PSA is part of an effort to help patients and families...
    Vaping and COVID-19
    • Apr 16, 2020

    Vaping and COVID-19

    5 Tips to Help You Quit Vaping and Reduce Your Risk by Jessica Hulsey We know from health officials that smokers and those who vape...
    Addiction and Sadness
    • Apr 14, 2020

    Addiction and Sadness

    he COVID-19 pandemic, through its inundation of pain, its deaths and job losses and isolation, breeds generalized sadness—and puts individu
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