The Responding to Addiction Participant Manual—the official companion to our instructor-led Responding to Addiction training—is now available for purchase on Amazon. This accessible guide reinforces and expands on training content with science-backed information about substance use disorders, including: How addiction impacts the brain Recognizing signs and symptoms Evidence-based treatment approaches, including medication for addiction treatment Practical guidance on how to

There have been national policy changes related to the use of cannabis for medical purposes, yet there are many questions from the public and healthcare providers about medical use. The FDA has approved specific cannabis-derived and cannabis-related therapeutics for treating certain medical conditions, but it has not approved cannabis itself for treating any health conditions. This webinar examines the scientific evidence on cannabis and health, while separating evidence-base

You’re invited to a special Reception on Capitol Hill hosted by the Addiction Policy Forum, celebrating 10 years of service.

A new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine shows that any level of alcohol consumption can increase the risk of dementia. Researchers also found that tripling weekly alcohol consumption—whether from one to three drinks per week or three to nine—was associated with a 15% increased risk of developing dementia. In the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 550,000 adults between the ages of 56-72 years at baseline and genetic information from an additional 2

On October 9, 2025, the Senate passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 ( S. 1843 ) as an amendment, sponsored by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) . The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 would continue critical recidivism-reduction and reentry services nationwide, including substance use disorder treatment. The NDAA passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 77-20. The bill now moves to the House for

Addiction Policy Forum’s Fall Anti-Stigma Institute was held in Washington, DC, on September 29–30, 2025. Over two powerful days, this training brought together a dedicated group of changemakers—spanning healthcare, public policy, advocacy, criminal justice, peer support, and families—who immersed themselves in the science, strategies, and stories behind ending the stigma around substance use disorders. Highlights & Impact Evidence-based training & certification- Attendees en