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A professional organization dedicated to translating scientific knowledge from the field of prevention science into effective and sustainable practices, systems and policies.


The Addiction Science Under Siege Report
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
National Prevention Science Coalition
Apr 22 min read


Protecting Youth in the Context of Marijuana Legalization
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.
National Prevention Science Coalition
Sep 23, 20251 min read


This is how addiction science is saving lives
July 29, 2025 By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Chicago Tribune and can be found at:...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jul 29, 20254 min read


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, 20234 min read


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, 20224 min read


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 — ...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Feb 15, 20201 min read


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, 20191 min read


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, 20191 min read
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