It's essential that we use the scientific process to guide how we implement treatment.

There are 23 million Americans that are in recovery and we need to make sure that everyone, families included have resources and support.

We have 21 million Americans right now who are struggling with a substance use disorder.

SBIRT is a concept that has been utilized in other disease processes but really addiction is its primary usage.

Nobody chooses addiction. This isn't a choice for us. We aren't here because we're bad people, we're here because we have an illness.

ADDICTION episodes 1-3 dispel the myths. Stories that turn the science of addiction into stories that stick.

Like other chronic illnesses, substance use disorders get worse over time. There are 3 levels of severity: mild, moderate, and severe.

People have different risk factors that make them more vulnerable to developing SUDs.

“The Hijacker” explainer video breaks down how repeated substance misuse changes the brain

Animated video series from Addiction Policy Forum turns the science of addiction into stories that stick Series seeks to debunk myths & misinformation surrounding the disease Addiction Policy Forum launched an animated video series — ADDICTION — that turns the science of addiction into stories that stick. The series is made up of two-to-three minute educational episodes that aim to expand understanding about substance use disorders (SUDs) and debunk myths and misinformatio

We have 21 million Americans right now who are suffering with a substance use disorder.

Maryland Overdose Response Program developed to address rising drug overdose deaths throughout the state.

Doctor Nora Volkow, MD, research psychiatrist and scientist, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National...