Summit Recovery Hub 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 255 individuals responded to the survey administered by Summit Recovery Hub between November 10, 2023,

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

This webinar delved into the foundational planning process used in the HEALing Communities Study (HCS), including an overview of the...

Provisional data  released by the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System indicate a 26.9% decrease in drug overdose deaths nationwide in 2024, falling from 110,037 in 2023 to 80,391. The decline represents an estimated average of 81 fewer overdose deaths per day. Seven states—Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin—and Washington, D.C., experienced 35% or more reductions. “The continued decline in overdose fatalities is likely a result

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

Join us for a three-part webinar series that explores how to design and deliver effective public health communications campaigns related to addressing substance use disorders and overdose, drawing directly from the experiences of the HEALing Communities Study (HCS), a multi-state, community-driven effort to reduce overdose deaths in 66 communities across Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio.  The goals of the campaign were to: 1) increase acceptability and demand for