Why ATDS Exists
ATDS was formed in response to the rising use of nicotine, alcohol, and related substances among young people, particularly where it intersects with emotional trauma, trust breakdowns, and manipulative social trends.
While initially developed for internal use within the Committee of Defence, ATDS now also functions as a public-facing force – sharing intelligence, issuing health warnings, and advocating for youth protection policy across schools, families, digital platforms, and government.
We are not doctors. We are not influencers. We are young people refusing to stand by while our generation is marketed addiction disguised as culture.