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.
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.
You can read the ASDN Statement of Concern and ENDORSE below.
Our appeal will reach Congress, federal agencies, foundations, societies, journals, and the general public. Please note this activity does not constitute lobbying as it does not involve specific legislation.
We are targeting its advocacy and educational outreach to members of Congress who sit on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, and the Addiction Treatment and Recovery (ATR) Caucus. We will also reach out to members with a personal or policy interest in tackling problems related to addiction in our society.
ASDN already has nearly 500 individual signatures and 32 endorsements from major organizations and professional societies. Add your voice to this growing chorus!
Additional ways you can stand up for science:
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 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.
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