Protecting Federal Leadership in Addiction Science and Public Health – Part 1

Tuesday, January 13th from 2:30 - 4pm ET

We’re pleased to announce a new six-part congressional briefing series from the Addiction Science Defense Network (ASDN): Protecting Federal Leadership in Addiction Science and Public Health, launching January 13th and continuing approximately every two weeks (to be announced).

At a time when substance use disorders continue to devastate families and strain public systems, consistent federal leadership is more important than ever. These briefings will examine the national impact of addiction, the science behind effective prevention and treatment strategies, and the consequences of underfunding the programs that keep communities healthy and resilient.

The first session, Federal Response to Addiction in the U.S., brings together top researchers, practitioners, and policy experts to highlight how federal agencies — including NIH, CDC, and SAMHSA — drive lifesaving progress in addiction research, prevention, treatment, and recovery.

JOIN US: Tuesday, January 13th from 2:30 - 4pm ET

SPEAKERS & REMARKS: 

1. Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY), Chair of the Addiction Treatment and Recovery Caucus
2. Diana Fishbein, PhD, Nova Scholar and Senior Scientist, FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina and President, National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives
3. Paolo del Vecchio, Recovery Champion and former Director SAMHSA Office of Recovery.
4. Debra Houry, MD, MPH, Principal, DH Leadership and Strategy Solutions; former CDC Chief Medical Officer
5. Kevin Shield PhD, Senior Scientist, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research
6. Jeremy Bray, PhD, Professor, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

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Future sessions will explore the scientific foundations of addiction, strategies for prevention, ways to translate research into impactful public policy, and the importance of community-driven and lifespan-focused approaches.

We encourage policymakers, advocates, organizations, and supporters to join us. Your engagement strengthens the call for sustained, federal support — and helps ensure that every community has the tools to prevent addiction and support treatment and recovery.