The principal function of the college is to further research and education in neuropsychopharmacology and related fields by: a) promoting the interaction of a broad range of scientific disciplines of brain and behavior in order to advance the understanding of causes prevention and treatment of diseases of the nervous system including psychiatric, neurological, behavioral and addictive disorder b) encouraging scientists to enter research careers in fields related to these disorders and their treatment; and c) ensuring the dissemination of relevant scientific advances in these disorders.