Join us for a webinar exploring findings from a nationally representative study on addiction knowledge in the United States and how it shapes attitudes toward individuals in recovery and support for public health policies. Conducted by the Addiction Policy Forum, Gallup, and researchers from the University of Delaware, the study revealed critical gaps in addiction knowledge: nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults do not recognize addiction as a health condition, and many report low confid

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 literacy and how it influences stigma, attitudes toward individuals in recovery, and support for public health policies. The report is also available on Gallup's website. The study included a nationally representative sample of 5,097 U.S. adults surveyed throu

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. Individuals who did not recognize addiction as a health condition were significantly less likely to believe substance use disorders (SUDs) are treatable by healthcare professionals, that early intervention works, or that medications are effective treatments to treat a

Study using AI to analyze community coalition meeting minutes from the HEALing Communities Study (HCS) identifies key themes and how they intersected with decisions when selecting evidence-based practices (EBPs) to reduce overdose deaths.

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Findings suggest that higher levels of stigma are associated with decreased support for naloxone availability Bethesda, MD (July 29, 2025) — The Addiction Policy Forum released a new report today that examines how addiction-related stigma is associated with attitudes toward naloxone access and policy endorsement. For the study, Addiction Policy Forum and researchers from the University of Delaware designed and administered a survey to 57 partner organizations, ranging from pu

The Addiction Policy Forum, in partnership with ECORN-MO, conducted a webinar that explored the stigma surrounding addiction and...

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

SalusCare piloted a community survey in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand substance use disorder (SUD) stigma, including attitudes, misconceptions, and policy support related to SUD services. Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing individuals with SUD from seeking treatment and achieving long-term recovery. A total of 269 individuals responded to the survey administered by SalusCare between December 8, 2023, and June 6, 2024. The

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

Tuscarawas County Health Department piloted a community survey in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand substance use disorder (SUD) stigma, including attitudes, misconceptions, and policy support related to SUD services. Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing individuals with SUD from seeking treatment and achieving long-term recovery. A total of 361 individuals responded to the survey administered by Tuscarawas County Health Depart

Dartmouth Health piloted a community survey in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand substance use disorder (SUD) stigma, including attitudes, misconceptions, and policy support related to SUD services. Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing individuals with SUD from seeking treatment and achieving long-term recovery. A total of 474 individuals responded to the survey administered by Dartmouth Health between November 10, 2023, and Ja

Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board piloted a community survey in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand substance use disorder (SUD) stigma, including attitudes, misconceptions, and policy support related to SUD services. Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing individuals with SUD from seeking treatment and achieving long-term recovery. A total of 420 individuals responded to the survey administered by Trumbull County Ment

Voices of Hope, Lexington, piloted a community survey in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand substance use disorder (SUD) stigma, including attitudes, misconceptions, and policy support related to SUD services. Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing individuals with SUD from seeking treatment and achieving long-term recovery. A total of 219 individuals responded to the survey administered by Voices of Hope, Lexington, between Novem

Addiction literacy includes knowledge about substance use disorders, their prevention, recognition, treatment, and management, and our ability to actually apply that information, whether we are family members, practitioners in the field, or patients.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 A recent study published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases highlights outcomes of the...

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

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

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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.