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

Social spending supports vulnerable groups through public or private funds. A new two-part framework proposes an AI-driven clearinghouse to improve evidence-based decision-making. It includes “living” reviews that automatically update research and a chatbot that guides users in selecting equitable, culturally relevant, and cost-effective preventive interventions. This platform would make evidence more current, actionable, and accessible to advance population-level prevention

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.

August 8, 2025 Opinion; By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece can also be found at: https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5441487-ice-ra...