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The Effects of Stigma on Naloxone Attitudes and Policy Endorsement
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses by blocking the effects of opioids and reversing overdose symptoms...
Jul 29
Press Release: New Report Explores the Effect of Stigma on Naloxone Access and Policy Support
Findings suggest that higher levels of stigma are associated with decreased support for naloxone availability Bethesda, MD (July 29,...
Jul 29


Multilingual Stigma Awareness Project Webinar
The Addiction Policy Forum, in partnership with ECORN-MO, conducted a webinar that explored the stigma surrounding addiction and...
Jun 26


Now Open: Fall 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute– Register to Join Us in DC
Now Open: Fall 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute– Register to Join Us in DC to help decrease stigma within your community, organization, and state.
May 27


Fall 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute: Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2025  Anti-Stigma Institute , scheduled for September 29 & 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Institute...
May 14


APF’s Community-Based Stigma Intervention Lowers Stigma and Increases Knowledge, Study Shows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 A recent study  published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases highlights outcomes of the...
Feb 3


Spring 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the Spring 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute. Your passion, presence, and...
Dec 9, 2024


Responding to Addiction: Ohio Pilot Study
Addiction Policy Forum's case study details the outcomes of a pilot study in Ohio to evaluate the outcomes of Responding to Addiction, a new
Oct 19, 2024


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....
Aug 27, 2024


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.
Jun 21, 2024


enCompass: A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction
Join us for a virtual training designed as a resource for family members trying to navigate the complex world of addiction.
Apr 26, 2024


Announcing Anti-Stigma Initiative Sites
Addiction Policy Forum announced the 117 nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative Sites working to end the stigma of addiction in their communities
Mar 11, 2024


Study identifies key indicators of stigma toward individuals who use methamphetamines
Findings from JCOIN’s Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center (MAARC) A study recently published in Preventive Medicine...
Feb 14, 2024


Addiction Policy Forum Launches Nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative
100 Communities Join Large-Scale Effort to Address the Stigma of Addiction October 3, 2023 Bethesda, MD – Addiction Policy Forum launched...
Oct 3, 2023


New Study on Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders Released
A new Addiction Policy Forum-led study explores stigmatizing and non-stigmatizing imagery for substance use disorders (SUD) and criminal...
Jul 18, 2023


Addressing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorders
Stigma is a direct barrier to accessing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among individuals who have a SUD and impacts the quality...
Oct 5, 2022


Understanding Stigma and the Consequences for Patients and Families
By Jessica Hulsey Addiction Policy Forum Originally posted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network on May 20, 2022...
Aug 11, 2022


Stigma Course for State and Local Leaders
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...
Jul 5, 2022


Stigma Course for County Executives
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...
Jun 7, 2022


A JLUSA Course on Stigma
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions...
Mar 1, 2022
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