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Webinar: Evaluating and Sustaining Communications Campaigns
This webinar focused on evaluating and sustaining public health communications campaigns. Presenters discussed evaluation approaches for...
Jul 16


President Signs HALT Fentanyl Act into Law
President Donald Trump today signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act into law in July 2025, permanently classifying illicit, fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I.
Jul 15


Cannabis use associated with increased suicide risk, even controlling for depression
Cannabis use has become increasingly normalized and legalized across the globe, but its impact on mental health is still being understood. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence delves into the complex relationship between cannabis use, depression, and suicidal behavior. Cannabis use has been found to be a risk factor for depression, and consistent cannabis use has been associated with suicidality, suicidal behaviors, and action
Jul 7


One in Four U.S. Jails Offer All FDA-Approved Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder, According to JCOIN’s National Survey of Treatment Services in Jails
In a new article published in JAMA, JCOIN researchers found that 27.6% of United States jails offer all three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Jun 30


New Study Finds That Aerobic Exercise Reduces Craving and Improves Decision-Making in Men with Methamphetamine Use Disorder
A new study shows that even a single session of aerobic exercise, such as running, cycling, and swimming, can yield benefits for men with methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The research found that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise reduces cravings and improves decision-making functions often impaired by MUD. The study included an assessment of the effectiveness of exercise as an intervention for MUD, a potentially important response to help alleviate the neurological dama
Jun 26


Multilingual Stigma Awareness Project Webinar
The Addiction Policy Forum, in partnership with ECORN-MO, conducted a webinar that explored the stigma surrounding addiction and...
Jun 26
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