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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.
Opinion Editorials


Building a Social Movement for Corporate Accountability in Healthcare
January 14, 2025 Opinion; By Anthony Biglan with input from Diana Fishbein and Ron Prinz This opinion piece can also be found at:...
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Children do not fare well in NC’s political discussion. How we can change that.
Despite growing awareness of the prevalence and devastating impact of adverse childhood experiences, our society has yet to take action...
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The Murder of a CEO Won’t Fix America’s Broken Health Care System
January 10, 2025 Opinion; By Anthony Biglan & Diana Fishbein This opinion piece can also be found at: https://medium.com/@dhfishbein/the-...
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The Value Divide: Rebuilding Society through Compassion and Cooperation
Virtually all our political differences are rooted in values.
National Prevention Science Coalition
Oct 7, 2024
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Don't blame mental illness for shootings. Short fuses, easy access to guns form deadly mix
Politicians often point to mental illness as a source of gun violence. That’s rarely the case. Rage, hate and access to guns are usually...
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Jul 12, 2024
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Prevention Science Can’t Wait: An Interview with Dr. Diana H. Fishbein
Dr. Fishbein reflects on her career and its many twists and turns through a range of interdisciplinary work.
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Mar 26, 2024
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Harms Done to Families when Promotions for Military Officers are Blocked
By Dr. Diana Fishbein, President of the National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives October 30, 2023 I am the spouse of a...
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Oct 30, 2023
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We cannot treat our way out of the obesity epidemic
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/3877643-we-cannot-treat-our-way-out-of-the-obesity-epidemic/ By Anthony Biglan and Diana Fishbein...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Mar 2, 2023
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The legalization of marijuana comes at a hidden cost to our young people
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-marijuana-legalization-adolescent-teen-use-risks-20230117-v6rxqplxqrd33ousop...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jan 19, 2023
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Allocate opioid settlement dollars to real addiction-ending solutions
https://www.statnews.com/2022/10/27/allocate-opioid-settlement-dollars-real-addiction-ending-solutions/ By Linda Richter and Diana...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Oct 27, 2022
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Ending hunger could be the first step toward ending the opioid epidemic
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/3689683-ending-hunger-could-be-the-first-step-toward-ending-the-opioid-epidemic/ By Linda Richter...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Oct 17, 2022
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The media and the myth of the unharmed child
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-media-myth-unharmed-child-20220804-cnxbxac4bnf6xkqpymlgmfcg5i-story.html By Sarah Terrell and...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Aug 10, 2022
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Prevention is our best — and most underrated — weapon against opioids
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/3559426-prevention-is-our-best-and-most-underrated-weapon-against-opioids/ By Diana Fishbein...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jul 15, 2022
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Reducing stigma to help combat the opioid epidemic
Having the right attitude toward those suffering addiction can make a big difference. https://www.readingeagle.com/2022/06/24/reducing-st...
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Jun 24, 2022
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What about prevention? A science-based response to school shootings
Image: Shutterstock Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1055710046 https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/3515685-what-about-prevention-...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jun 14, 2022
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The reconciliation bill is a much-needed opportunity to invest in prevention
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/581031-the-reconciliation-bill-is-a-much-needed-opportunity-to-invest-in?rl=1 By John K. Roman...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Nov 18, 2021
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Children of addicted parents need their own form of recovery
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/545152-children-of-addicted-parents-need-their-own-form-of-recovery?rl=1 By Diana Fishbein and...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Mar 27, 2021
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NPSC Calls for the Federal Gov't to Prioritize Prevention!
The National Prevention Science Coalition congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the results...
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Nov 12, 2020
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Preventing mental health disorders may be key to thwarting the opioid crisis
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/483220-preventing-mental-health-disorders-may-be-key-to-thwarting-the-opioid By Diana Fishbein — ...
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Feb 15, 2020
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The unanticipated consequences of vaping: Implications for policy
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/458083-the-unanticipated-consequences-of-vaping-implications-for-policy By Sue Andersen, Diana H....
National Prevention Science Coalition
Aug 20, 2019
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Marijuana policies are changing, but they are not always based on scientific knowledge
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/451504-we-want-to-change-marijuana-policy-but-its-not-always-based-on-scientific By Diana H....
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jul 3, 2019
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We need a federal budget based on what works
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/399249-we-need-a-federal-budget-based-on-what-works By Neil Wollman and Diana H. Fishbein — 07/27/18
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jul 27, 2018
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In the face of natural disasters, let’s not forget the mental health needs of the kids
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/361011-in-the-face-of-natural-disasters-lets-not-forget-the-mental-health-needs By Aaron Sawyer,...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Nov 18, 2017
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National leadership needed to fight the opioid crisis
https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/healthcare/345932-national-leadership-needed-to-fight-the-opioid-crisis By Diana H. Fishbein and...
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Aug 9, 2017
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The NPSC Responds to President Trump’s Proposed Budget
http://earthandsociety.dickinson.edu/the-national-prevention-science-coalition-to-improve-lives-responds-to-president-trumps-proposed-bud...
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Apr 25, 2017
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A bipartisan approach to poverty
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/287953-a-bipartisan-approach-to-poverty By Tony Biglan, Neil Wollman and Diana H....
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Jul 15, 2016
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This could be the reason America is becoming more violent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/05/26/this-could-be-the-reason-america-is-becoming-more-violent/ By John Roman — 05/26/16
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May 26, 2016
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The Case for Prevention Science
HuffPost Link By Tony Biglan, Neil Wollman and Diana Fishbein — 04/08/16
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Apr 8, 2016
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'Prevention science' can improve Baltimore's future
https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-prevention-science-20150611-story.html By Diana Fishbein — 06/11/15
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Jun 11, 2015
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Bipartisan approach to preventing poverty’s impact and persistence
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/216701-bipartisan-approach-to-preventing-povertys-impact-and#.VAn67b3y55s.facebook...
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Sep 5, 2014
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A dollar of prevention is worth $7 of cure
https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-proactive-budget-20140505-story.html By Neil Wollman and Taylor Scott — 05/05/14
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May 5, 2014
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Letter to the Wall Street Journal Signed by 23 Leading Prevention Scientists
Dear Editor: Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Are Preventable. The Wall Street Journal editorial of April 1, 2014 (The...
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Apr 2, 2014
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