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

The Addiction Policy Forum, in partnership with ECORN-MO, conducted a webinar that explored the stigma surrounding addiction and...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act (S. 331) , which permanently places...

On June 4th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483) ....

This month, Addiction Policy Forum welcomed Dr. Redonna Chandler as the newest member of its Scientific Advisory Board, following her recent retirement from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). With a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years in federal service, Dr. Chandler brings a wealth of expertise and is nationally and internationally recognized for her work in substance use disorders and HIV. Her extensive research encompasses integrated care, the implem

Based on lessons learned from the HCS, this session offered practical guidance, real-world case studies, and actionable tools to help...