Minds filled with knowledge fill lives with hope
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) provides healthcare professionals the education and tools needed to make a real impact on people’s lives.
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Annual Meeting
Join the leading experts in Addiction Psychiatry at this year's 29th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.
Membership
Be part of the leading organization for Addiction Psychiatry on the cutting edge of knowledge, policy, and information.
Fellowships
ABPN offers certification in the subspecialty of Addiction Psychiatry to physicians who have completed accredited residency programs in general psychiatry.
Addiction is a growing epidemic.
It demands a growing base of knowledge.
We are committed to strengthening Addiction Psychiatry specialty training, fostering careers in Addition Psychiatry, and promoting evidence-based practices in the prevention, treatment and recovery for patients.
Our Grants
AAAP is the lead organization directing two SAMHSA grants with a coalition of national professional organizations nationwide. This coalition represents over one million health providers working together to provide educational resources, training and mentoring.
MOC
Requirements
AAAP has been in the forefront of developing MOC activities for the last two years. Our goal is to help our members and affiliates demonstrate ongoing lifelong learning in Addiction Psychiatry as well as competence in their practice. Find out about our new activity ›
Addictions and Their Treatment
The Addictions and Their Treatment course is an intensive three-day course. This course helps health providers to prepare for their boards or simply gain comprehensive knowledge in addictions to enhance their clinical practice.
Advanced Courses
AAAP is offering two new advanced courses in December. The courses are designed for health professionals who want to expand their expertise in treating opioid use disorders.
Our ability to transform lives is only as strong as our membership. Get involved!
Changing news about changing lives.
AAAP 29th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
December 6–9, 2018
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, Bonita Springs, FL
Addictions and Their Treatment Course
December 5–6, 2018
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, Bonita Springs, FL
August 2, 2018
Your Providers May Qualify for $75K in NHSC Loan Repayment!
Does your OTP need more clinicians to keep up with demand for your services? Would you like to expand services, but need more staff? Do you struggle to retain clinicians?
Consider applying to becom… Read more
July 26, 2018
AAAP responded to NIDA’s Request for Information about the Proposed Healing Communities Study
On behalf of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), the medical specialty society representing more than 1600 Addiction Psychiatrists specializing in the treatment of substance use disor… Read more
May 2, 2018
SAMHSA-Funded STR-TA Consortium Launches Efforts to Help States/Territories to Address Opioid Crisis
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI—May 2, 2018—The State Targeted Response Technical Assistance (STR-TA) Consortium is pleased to announce the launch of the STR-TA website and technical assistance (TA) process f… Read more