Susan Stellin will create the Toolkit for Reporting on Substance Use, Harm Reduction, Addiction, Treatment and Recovery to strengthen reporting on these topics as coverage shifts from a drug war framing to a more health-centered approach grounded in research and evidence. This toolkit will list key surveys, reports, data sets, studies, research hubs, email newsletters, and other resources that many journalists may not be familiar with, organized by category—such as drug use trends, behavioral therapies, and recovery research and services.

“When my husband was struggling with addiction years ago, we didn’t feel comfortable talking about it or know where to turn for help,” Stellin said. “There’s more openness about drugs and alcohol now, but many people are still trying to understand the complexities of harm reduction, treatment and recovery, so I’m hoping to help journalists fill that gap in their communities.”