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Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Comments on Addiction and Reentry Services during Senate Confirmation Hearing
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. Bondi, who served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, has been a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump, representing him during his first impeachment trial in 2020 and assisting in contesting the 2020 election results. Bondi has also been a leader on criminal justice reform efforts. During her confirmation hearing before
Feb 6, 2025


Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Fentanyl Crisis
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss the dangers of fentanyl, its impact on communities, and legislative solutions. Fentanyl overdoses remain near record high, with data from 2023 revealing around 200 people die from fentanyl overdoses every day. The lethal dose of fentanyl is 2 milligrams; one teaspoon can kill 2,000 people. During the hearing, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) called for Congress to pass the bi-partisan Halt Leth
Feb 6, 2025


Ohio Launches Innovative Overdose Early Warning Dashboard
RecoveryOhio’s Overdose Early Warning Dashboard is a first-of-its-kind resource designed to predict when a community is at heightened risk for drug overdoses. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative has launched a groundbreaking new online dashboard designed to predict when communities may be at heightened risk for a spike in drug overdoses so local leaders can take action in time to save lives. The first-of-its-kind tool uses a variety of data to pinpoint ZIP co
Feb 4, 2025


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, 2025


Study Results Show enCompass Reduces Stigma, Increases Knowledge
A recent study published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases shows that individuals who participated in Addiction Policy Forum’s...
Feb 3, 2025


National Helplines and Support Groups for Substance Use and Recovery
If you or someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you are not alone. Below is a list of trusted national helplines, treatment locators, and support groups that can provide help, guidance, and resources. Whether you’re seeking immediate assistance, exploring treatment options, or looking for community support, these services are here to connect you to the help you need. SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/natio
Feb 1, 2025
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