The 2025 Impact of Federal Actions on Research, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery The Addiction Science Defense Network (ASDN), in collaboration with the National Prevention Science Coalition and the Drug Policy Alliance, invites organizations and individuals across the country to endorse a nonpartisan letter to Members of Congress calling for action to protect the scientific and public health infrastructure supporting addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. The lett

April 2026 | Interviewed by Courtney Tull, CVA, DSocSci, Adjunct Professor, Wilmington University; Mixed Methodology Research Associate, Habitat for Humanity International; and Newsletter Contributor, National Prevention Science Coalition Q: Could you share a bit about your path into alcohol policy and prevention work, and what led you to this field? A: I have been in recovery for 18 years and cofounded Oregon Recovers. I recognized that we needed more funding for the treat

Youth marijuana use is associated with risks such as poor academic performance, risky behaviors, and mental health challenges, especially as the brain is still developing during adolescence. Increased legalization and accessibility may contribute to greater use among youth by potentially normalizing it and reducing perceived risks. Adopting prevention efforts is crucial to addressing these evolving challenges and protecting young people’s well-being.

July 29, 2025 By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Chicago Tribune and can be found at:...

May 26, 2025 Commentary; By Anna Porter This guest commentary was originally published in the Columbia Missourian:...

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The Trump administration touts its commitment to reducing addiction, but its action don’t match the rhetoric. By curtailing research and funding for science-based solutions, we are practically assuring that the problem will continue to worsen over time.

Authors: Diana Fishbein & Emma Jane Rose Published: March 28, 2025 in Addiction Neuroscience From the Abstrac t: "This introductory paper...

Policy Brief; July 2024 Contributors: Dr. Ted Miller, PIRE; Dr. Lindsey Vuolo, Partnership to End Addiction; Aneri Pattani, KFF Health...

Dr. Fishbein reflects on her career and its many twists and turns through a range of interdisciplinary work.