Addiction Policy Forum

Become a Certified enCompass Instructor and Help Families and Communities Navigate Addiction while increasing individuals' addiction knowledge and decreasing stigma surrounding addiction. Become a Certified enCompass and Responding to Addiction Instructor The Addiction Policy Forum is excited to announce an upcoming Virtual enCompass Instructor Training on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. The enCompass program is a comprehensive, evidence-informed training designed to...

Women with substance use disorders (SUD) face distinct health, social, and structural challenges—particularly during pregnancy, the early postpartum period, and involvement with the criminal justice system. These pivotal transitions can heighten vulnerability while also creating important opportunities to connect women with effective, compassionate care. This webinar will examine emerging research on the unique needs of women with SUD, with a particular focus on opioid use disorder (OUD)...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is widely prevalent, yet evidence-based medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD)—such as naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram—remain significantly underutilized. To understand how accessibility has shifted over time, a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open evaluated the national availability of MAUD within substance use disorder treatment facilities. Key Findings A Plateau in Growth: The proportion of treatment facilities offering MAUD...