Navigating Addiction and Treatment
About the Report
Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families is a resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. The guide includes basic definitions, as well as in-depth information about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and self-care tips. This guide was released in the summer of 2020. It was created by the Addiction PolicyForum staff in conjunction with an Expert Review Panel composed of prominent researchers and physicians in the addiction field. The guide was also crafted with support from the Family Support Advisory Committee made up of family members with lived experience.
Acknowledgments
This publication was created by the Addiction Policy Forum with support from Indivior. Theinput and expertise provided by the Expert Review Panel composed of prominentresearchers and physicians in the addiction field, and the Family Support AdvisoryCommittee made up of family members with lived experience were critical components of the development of the content.The vision at the Addiction Policy Forum is to eliminate addiction as a major health problemby translating the science of addiction and bringing all stakeholders to the table. Theorganization works to elevate awareness around substance use disorders and help patientsand families in crisis. Founded in 2015, Addiction Policy Forum empowers patients andfamilies to bring innovative responses to their communities and end stigma through scienceand learning.
The Addiction Policy Forum
The vision at the Addiction Policy Forum is to eliminate addiction as a major health problem by translating the science of addiction and bringing all stakeholders to the table. The organization works to elevate awareness around substance use disorders and help patients and families in crisis. Founded in 2015, Addiction Policy Forum empowers patients and families to bring innovative responses to their communities and end stigma through science and learning.
Family Support Advisory Committee
Lyn Anderson, Washington
Melissa Flynn, South Dakota
Jim Freund, Virginia/North Carolina
Doug Griffin, New Hampshire
Karla Jaques, Missouri
Darrell Jaskulski, Wisconsin
