Training and Courses

Training & Workshops

Addiction Policy Forum’s subject matter experts provide specialized presentations and training sessions that combine the latest science and innovations around substance use disorders. Our training programs focus on advancing knowledge and translating research discoveries into practical solutions that make everyday life better for people living with or at risk of addiction.

enCompass

The enCompass training is a resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. The 8-hour training includes in-depth information about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and self-care tips.

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Presentations

Debunking the Myths around Addiction

Many myths persist about addiction, often rooted in deep-set cultural notions of addiction that fail to consider the science behind the...

Protect Your Brain

A Prevention Training for Middle and High School Students Over 20 million Americans suffer from substance use disorders and 90% of...

Responding to Addiction

Responding to Addiction is a specialized, multi-sector training program that is customized for different sectors and careers. The...

Addressing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorders

Stigma is a direct barrier to accessing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among individuals who have a SUD and impacts the quality...

Addiction and the Brain

This training provides an overview of the disease of addiction, how substance use impacts the brain and behaviors, risk factors that...

Smart Strategies for Alcohol Use

The Smart Strategies training provides an evidence-based approach to addressing alcohol use. The training helps participants understand...

Preventing Adolescent Substance Use Disorders

Prevention is about delaying the onset of first use, whether alcohol, tobacco or marijuana—the most commonly used substances among...

12 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Addiction

Parents and caregivers play a critical role in their kids' decisions about substance use, but most parents are not given evidence-based...

enCompass: Ohio

A comprehensive training on navigating addiction.

enCompass: Wisconsin

A comprehensive training on navigating addiction.

JCOIN

JCOIN provides a number of online courses on the science of addiction.

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,...

Reentry Course for Prosecutors

Reentry Best Practices for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders This course was developed by Addiction Policy Forum, the National...

Reentry Course for Judicial Leaders

Reentry Best Practices for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders This course was developed by Addiction Policy Forum, the National...

Reentry Best Practices Course for Corrections Leaders

Reentry Best Practices for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders This course was developed by Addiction Policy Forum, the Correctional...

Reentry Course for State and Local Leaders

Reentry Best Practices for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders This course was developed by Addiction Policy Forum, The Council of...

Stigma Course for State and Local Leaders

Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...

Stigma Course for County Executives

Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...

Medications for Addiction Treatment: A Course for County Executives

Understanding Overdose Risk and Medication Efficacy County executives play a critical role in reducing overdose deaths and promoting...

MAT Course for State and Local Leaders

Understanding Overdose Risk and Medication Efficacy State and local leaders play a critical role in reducing overdose deaths and...

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Training & Workshops

enCompass

Know the Warning Signs

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Presentations

enCompass: Ohio

enCompass: Wisconsin

JCOIN

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