Archive:News

• Last Day to Submit MS ADPP Applications!

  Calling all Future Hoyas! Submit your application by TODAY, April 1st, to be considered for admission to our program. You can apply now at gradapply.georgetown.edu.Questions? Reach out to our prog

  Categories: Announcements, News

• Welcome, New Students! Graduate Welcome Day at the School of Health

  Last weekend, our program welcomed new School of Health students and prospective students to the brand-new Capitol Campus! In partnership with the M.S. Global Health, Global Infectious Disease, and C

  Category: News Tags: adpp, director, events, recovery, student spotlight

• Building Community: Spring Career Panel

  An M.S. in Addiction Policy isn't just a degree; it's an invitation to community. Our program graciously thanks Shalini Wickramatilake from the National Association of Counties and Chrissie Juliano w

  Category: News Tags: careers, community, events

• The Path Forward: M.S. Addiction Policy & Practice Featured in Georgetown Health Magazine

  "What a beautiful thing to be able to move through my grief and translate the loss of my little brother into something that can help others," [Gina] Malagold says. "The program is probably the best

  Category: News Tags: adpp, alumni, director, public health, publication

• The Cost of Chaos: A Cracking Windshield on Substance Use in the US

  In a new article for Brookings, David Holtgrave and Program Director Regina LaBelle argue that America’s substance use response is flying blind – here’s why.

  Category: News Tags: commentary, director, federal policy, politics, publication

• “Open Season for Money Launderers:” Program Director Comments on Federal Pardoning of Drug Traffickers

  Drug trafficking is like water...it’s going to find a way to get in. Professor Regina LaBelle, JD This week, The Washington Post published an article on Trump's pardoning of major drug trafficker

  Category: News Tags: adpp, director, drug policy, news, politics, recovery

• New 2026 Info Sessions Announced!

  Applying to Grad School in the new year? Check out our program's 2026 information sessions on our Prospective Students page! The M.S. Addiction Policy & Practice program is looking to recruit its

  Category: News Tags: adpp, director, events, recovery

• “Policy Shapes Everything:” Two Student Spotlights

  ADPP students and alumni, it's hard to keep up with all of your accomplishments! This week, we're thrilled to be highlighting the accomplishments of not one, but two current and former MS ADPP studen

  Category: News Tags: alumni, politics, publication, research, student spotlight

• Meet a Student: MS ADPP Joins the APHA Annual Meeting

  This year, our program will be tabling for Georgetown's School of Health on Tuesday, November 4th, from 12:30 - 4:00 pm at the American Public Health Association's Annual Meeting and Expo in Washingt

  Category: News Tags: conference, events, outreach, public health, student

• $1,500 Raised for Recovery Efforts at Shatterproof Walk 2025!

  Team ADPP was proud to join the Shatterproof Walk to end stigma around substance use disorder and recovery last weekend! Together, the team raised over $1,500. Thanks to recent alumni Michael Shea an

  Category: News Tags: advocacy, alumni, events, outreach, recovery, shatterproof, students