Addiction Policy Forum

As cannabis products become more widely available, many people continue to view cannabis as a low-risk or even therapeutic for managing health symptoms such as anxiety, pain, and sleep difficulties. However, growing evidence suggests that today's high-potency cannabis products may carry significant risks for cognitive health, mental health, and the development of cannabis use disorder. As researchers work to better understand these risks, there is also increasing interest in developing new,...

Recovery from substance use disorders is a long-term process that extends beyond the initial stages of treatment. Clinical interventions can play an important role in helping individuals begin recovery, but the risk of recurrence may remain elevated for years. Sustained recovery also depends on continued support and environments that help people build healthy, stable, and meaningful lives. In this Ask the Expert video, Dr. John Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and...

Join the Ethnic Communities Opioid Response Network–Missouri (ECORN-MO) for an interactive National Recovery Month webinar focused on substance use disorder treatment and recovery services for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and speakers of languages other than English (LOTE). Presenters from Affinia Healthcare and Assisted Recovery Centers of America will share insights on improving access to treatment and recovery services for diverse communities. Virtual | September 8,...