[Webinar] Findings from Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery

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Join us for a webinar exploring findings from a nationally representative study on addiction knowledge in the United States and how it shapes attitudes toward individuals in recovery and support for public health policies.

Conducted by the Addiction Policy Forum, Gallup, and researchers from the University of Delaware, the study revealed critical gaps in addiction knowledge: nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults do not recognize addiction as a health condition, and many report low confidence in identifying symptoms or where to find reliable information. These gaps are associated with lower support for treatment, reduced willingness to help others, and higher levels of stigma toward people in recovery.

This webinar will cover the study’s design, methodology, and key findings related to addiction knowledge, stigma, and self-efficacy. Speakers will also explore how improving addiction literacy can influence attitudes, behaviors, and policy support, and why greater understanding is essential to expanding treatment access, strengthening recovery support, and improving patient outcomes. In addition, attendees will gain practical insights into strategies and interventions to strengthen addiction literacy and reduce stigma.

The full findings are summarized in the report, Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery.

Speakers

• Jessica Hulsey, Founder and Executive Director of the Addiction Policy Forum

• Valerie A. Earnshaw, Ph.D., Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Delaware

• Mary Kathryn Aviles, Account Leader of Global Analytics, Gallup

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