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Georgetown Commencement 2026!

June 2nd, 2026

The Class of 2026 crossed the stage with pride in the School of Health Ceremony this May, finishing things off with a class picture at the Commencement reception. We wish our students the best of…

2026 University of Michigan Law award winners pose together for a picture.

ADPP Alum Wins Jane L. Mixer Memorial Award

April 28th, 2026

Congratulations are in order to David Seaman, MS ADPP 2023, for winning the prestigious Jane L. Mixer Memorial Award from the University of Michigan Law! The Mixer Award is presented to the…

Co-president Amber Lashbaugh (MS ADPP 2026) and former president Thaddeus Weintzen (MS ADPP 2024) pose with doses of Naloxone.

Hoyas for Recovery at Georgetown Day!

April 27th, 2026

M.S. ADPP joins Georgetown in celebrating the end of classes, while also promoting student health, wellbeing, and safety. At Georgetown Day, students gather to celebrate the end of the year before…

From left to right: Professor LaBelle, Amber Lashbaugh, Rachel Bowling, and Layal Harfouch. Amber, Rachel, and Layal led an interactive workshop for Professor LaBelle's seminar course.

Navigating the Continuum of Care: MS ADPP Students and Alumni Lead Interactive Workshop

April 7th, 2026

Last week, current student Amber Lashbaugh (MS ADPP 2026), recent alum Rachel Bowling (MS ADPP 2025), and Drug Policy Analyst Layal Harfouch joined the MS ADPP Integrative Seminar class to…

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Last Day to Submit MS ADPP Applications!

April 1st, 2026

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…

The welcome day featured a student and alumni panel.

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

March 27th, 2026

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…

Students gathered for a lunchtime career panel with speakers from the addiction policy field.

Building Community: Spring Career Panel

March 17th, 2026

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…

The new article in GU Health Magazine explores how the Addiction Policy & Practice program was founded, and the differences its alumni have made in the recovery field.

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

February 18th, 2026

“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…

In this November 30, 2021 photo, information forms are shown during the media tour of the supervised drug injection site OnPoint, in New York. (Yuki Iwamura/AFP via Getty Images)

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

February 3rd, 2026

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.…

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was sentenced to 45 years for helping to move at least 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S., was pardoned by Trump last Monday. (AFP/Getty Images)

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

December 9th, 2025

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…

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