National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives
A professional organization dedicated to translating scientific knowledge from the field of prevention science into effective and sustainable practices, systems and policies.
ADDICTION
SCIENCE
DEFENSE
NETWORK
The ASDN is an information exchange and action network for individuals and organizations devoted to studying, treating and preventing problems caused by psychoactive substance use, including alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, and cannabis as well as other potentially addictive behaviors such as gambling.
Our network includes research societies, addiction journal editors, practitioner organizations, programs engaged in training of scientists and clinicians, as well as other organizations that overlap with the US addiction science community.
MISSION
To strengthen cooperation among professional societies and other
organizations by sharing information, advancing policies to prevent and reduce harm, and working with the public, stakeholders, and policymakers to ensure that addiction research, prevention and treatment programs receive adequate federal support, guidance and funding.
Coordinating Committee Members
Tomas F. Babor
Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Public Health Sciences
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Cassie Boness
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Addiction Scientist
Diana {Denni} Fishbein
President, National Prevention Science Coalition; Nova Scholar, Nova Institute for Health; Neuroscientist, FPG Child Development Institute, UNC-Chapel Hill;
Part-time Faculty, Penn State University
Elliot Stein
Senior Investigator (Emeritus) and
Branch Chief, NIDA-IRP (retired)
John Sweat
ASDN Administrator
This section provides information that can be used to build support for addiction science by demonstrating its history, its benefits, and its role in fulfilling the public health mission of the US government.
This section provides information obtained from news reports, advocacy organizations and published documents that describe the threats to addiction science and the efforts being made to protect it.
This section describes the ongoing and completed work of the Addiction Science Defense Network.
This section describes the effects of the Administration’s science policies are having on people in recovery and their families, why members of Congress support addiction science for personal reasons.
This section provides information for potential network members, journalists, and the general public on how to communicate with our Coordinating Committee and the Network.
TAKE ACTION!
We, the Addiction Science Defense Network, are advocating for the preservation and ongoing advancement of addiction science, including basic, epidemiological, prevention, and treatment research, as well as addiction treatment services and development and implementation of preventive interventions.
For more information, read the ASDN Statement of Concern