Addiction Policy Forum

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 engaged in...

A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry  finds that contingency management (CM)—a behavioral treatment that rewards individuals for meeting treatment milestones—can significantly reduce the risk of death among people with stimulant use disorder. Researchers analyzed records from nearly 3,000 veterans diagnosed with stimulant use disorder who received care through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. They...

The HEALing Communities Study (HCS) has developed a series of ready-to-use communication campaigns designed to increase awareness about...