Frontline Professionals

Frontline Professionals

There are dozens of professionals and fields that play a critical role in the prevention, treatment and recovery of substance use disorders, from physicians and nurses, to teachers and school administrators, to corrections, law enforcement and court professionals. Addiction Policy Forum develops and disseminates resources, materials and guidance for professional audiences.

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Health Care

Find information for healthcare providers about SUD to support the delivery of high-quality care.

Medications for Sleep Disorders Associated With Increased Overdose Risk for Teens

A new study from researchers at Rutgers University found that teens and young adults treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines...

Understanding Stigma and the Consequences for Patients and Families

By Jessica Hulsey Addiction Policy Forum Originally posted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network on May 20, 2022...

New Vital Signs Data from the CDC: Drug Overdose Deaths Rise, Disparities Widen

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new Vital Signs data which showed significant disparities across...

Health Care

Teachers and School Systems

Find prevention resources for teachers, principals, school systems and other education professionals.

Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risks

New APF eCourse Available Synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, were involved in 65% of all overdose deaths in the US by June, 2021,...

Don't wait for "Rock Bottom"

Substance use disorders get worse over time. The earlier treatment starts the better the chances for long-term recovery.

Best Practices: What is Addiction?

Nobody chooses addiction. This isn't a choice for us. We aren't here because we're bad people, we're here because we have an illness.

Teachers

Policymakers

Resources for policymakers include specific materials and publications on the latest in evidence-based practice and well and latest information about substance use disorder data and innovations.