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APF Research Reports


APF’s Community-Based Stigma Intervention Lowers Stigma and Increases Knowledge, Study Shows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 A recent study  published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases highlights outcomes of the...


Study Results Show enCompass Reduces Stigma, Increases Knowledge
A recent study  published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases shows that individuals who participated in Addiction Policy Forum’s...
Research Translation


Hospitalization: An Underutilized Touchpoint for Treating Substance Use Disorder
A study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine found that nearly one in 10 U.S. adults with a substance...


Parental Substance Use Disorders Impact Nearly 17 Million Children, According to Study
A study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine  estimates that nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States...


Case Study: Findings from the Tuscarawas County Health Department Community Survey on Addiction
Tuscarawas County Health Department piloted a community survey in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand...
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Fentanyl Education Resources Available in 13 Languages
In a large-scale effort to make fentanyl and counterfeit pill education resources available to communities, The Addiction Policy Forum...


Facts About Fentanyl: Understanding the Risks
As fentanyl continues to impact communities at an unprecedented rate, understanding its potency and dangers is critical to reducing harm....


What is Addiction?
Addiction is a chronic health condition affecting over 48 million people  nationwide. Addiction has biological components, such as the...
Research You Can Use | Dr. Mark Gold


Exercise Benefits for Recovery from Addiction
Exercise is a safe and effective tool in addressing substance use disorders and depression.


Research You Can Use: Rapid Treatment of HCV for People Who Inject Drugs to Increase Cure Rates
Click here for CME/CE information and disclosures Rapid Treatment of HCV for People Who Inject Drugs to Increase Cure Rates Supported by...


A Strategy Toward Hepatitis C Elimination
Supporting Opioid Substitution Treatment and Hepatitis C Treatment in People Who Inject Drugs: A Strategy Toward Hepatitis C Elimination...
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