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New Self-Assessment Exam Modules

Four 25-question modules will be released quarterly. Module 1 is available now! Purchases all four as a bundle or purchase only module 1.

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Earn CME Credits
Read the American Journal on Addictions articles to earn CME credits.
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  • Online 8-Hour SUD 101 Training
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The American Journal on Addictions (AJA)

AJA

The official journal of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. The Academy encourages research on the etiology, prevention, identification, and treatment of substance use disorders; thus, the journal provides a forum for the dissemination of information in the extensive field of addiction.

Ways to get involved

Membership

Become part of a growing and scientifically robust community of Addiction Psychiatrists committed to evidence-based practices and expanding the visibility and role of Addiction Psychiatrists.

Annual Meeting

AAAP's Annual Meeting, Addictions and Their Treatment Course, and Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course provide the latest advances in research and clinical practice.

Fellowships

ABPN offers certification in the subspecialty of Addiction Psychiatry to physicians who have completed accredited residency programs in general psychiatry.

Donate

Donations will help us to further our goals and attend to issues of general interest to membership.

Advocacy

AAAP has been on the forefront advocating for our membership, but also for the patients they treat through involvement in developing national policy.

Job Board

AAAP maintains a job listing as a resource for all interested in the field of Addiction Psychiatry.

Learn more about AAAP

Educational Opportunities

AAAP offers a variety of educational resources to help physicians and health professionals provide the highest standards of care to their patients.

OUR GRANTS

AAAP leads a nationwide coalition of professional organizations on a variety of SAMHSA grants addressing the Opioid crisis.

RESOURCES

Helpful materials for clinicians as well as patients and families on treating substance use disorders.

Joint Accreditation

In December 2024, AAAP received Joint Accreditation with Commendation, the highest level of Joint Accreditation currently offered.

News

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

April 27, 2026

In this episode, we explore the intersection of adolescent brain development and the rising potency of today’s cannabis products. We also examine the complex relationship between early cannabis use and psychiatric comorbidities.
SAMHSA

April 27, 2026

When mental illness or substance use causes significant impairments in functioning and individuals experience serious mental illness (SMI)—including bipolar disorder, significant depression, or schizophrenia—or children experience serious emotional disturbances (SEDs), the challenges and level of strain can be insurmountable.
SAMHSA

April 3, 2026

SAMHSA’s Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) is releasing a report and hosting a webinar Community-Initiated Care in Behavioral Health: Exploring Funding Mechanisms for Substance Use Disorders on Tuesday, April 21, 2-3 p.m. ET.

Upcoming Webinars

May 11, 2026
12:00 pm
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Presenter(s): Yusuf Ransome, DrPH, MPH, Yale School of Public Health; Benjamin Doolittle, MD, MA Div, Yale School of Medicine; Marc Potenza, MD, PhD, Yale School of Medicine; and Moderator: Yu-Tien Hsu, MD, PhD, Yale School of Public Health
This session explores recovery capital in addiction care, highlighting how social connectedness, spirituality, and meaning-making can support recovery outcomes. Through expert discussion and a case-based panel, participants will gain practical strategies for assessing recovery resources, engaging patients in culturally humble conversations about spirituality, and integrating community and psychosocial supports into clinical practice.
June 5, 2026
12:00 pm
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Presenter(s): TBD
This is our bi-monthly Mentorship Series designed to bring together experts and trainee/early career members for relaxed, yet meaningful conversations. These sessions offer a space to exchange ideas, ask questions, and receive focused guidance on key topics.