American Foundation for Addiction Research (AFAR) creates lasting solutions to addiction through research, education and advocacy. Our long term vision is to create a world liberated from addiction. Founded by Patrick Carnes, PhD, AFAR fosters innovations in scientific research, understanding and dissemination of knowledge about addiction disorders. AFAR advances the field of addiction medicine in neuroscience and brain chemistry, substance abuse and process addictions, such as gambling and sex. Addiction is the single greatest health crisis facing our country. It affects families, communities and business -- confronting addiction is the single most important challenge facing our society.