The Addiction Policy Forum is a nationwide nonprofit organization "dedicated to eliminating addiction as a major health problem." The Forum was founded by families impacted by addiction in 2015, and works with "states and communities across the country to end stigma, help patients and families in crisis and translate the science around addiction."
On November 4th and 5th, the Addiction Policy Forum is hosting their 2021 National Leadership Conference, virtually. The conference, per the Forum, "gathers Addiction Policy Forum’s network of patients, families and grassroots leaders from across the country together for two days to build attendees’ leadership skills and knowledge around the latest science, innovations and strategies to address addiction.
In addition to raising awareness through panels and presentations, the conference serves as an opportunity for Addiction Policy Forum to recognize individuals who are fundamentally transforming the ways we address substance use disorder in our communities and across the nation."
Pillar of Excellence Award in Research Awarded to Dr. El-Bassel
University Professor and SIG Director Dr. Nabila El-Bassel was selected to receive the Pillar of Excellence Award at the Conference. The award was bestowed on Dr. El-Bassel for her extensive research in the field of addiction. The award will be bestowed on November 4th at 4 pm.
