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Hospitalization: An Underutilized Touchpoint for Treating Substance Use Disorder
A study  led by researchers at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine found that nearly one in 10 U.S. adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) were hospitalized over a one-year period. Despite the frequency of these hospitalizations, most individuals with SUD did not receive addiction treatment while hospitalized. The research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine , used data from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The study identified 60 m
May 19


Case Study: Findings from the Summit Recovery Hub Community Survey on Addiction
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,
May 15


Case Study: Findings from the SalusCare Community Survey on Addiction
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
May 15


Webinar: Planning a Communications Campaign
This webinar delved into the foundational planning process used in the HEALing Communities Study (HCS), including an overview of the...
May 14


CDC Reports Nearly 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths in 2024
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
May 14


Fall 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute: Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2025  Anti-Stigma Institute , scheduled for September 29 & 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Institute...
May 14
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