Registration Open for 2026 Addictions and Their Treatment Course!

It’s not too late to get board-certified! If you are planning to take the Addiction Psychiatry board exam this year, now is an excellent time to revisit key material and prepare with the AATT Review Course.

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Registration Open for 2026 Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course!

Gain a deeper, more comprehensive education in the pharmacotherapy of substance and co-occurring disorders.

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Submit an Abstract for the 37th Annual Meeting!
Case Conference, Paper, and Poster applications open now!
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NEW: On-Demand Course Bundles!
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Earn CME Credits
Read the American Journal on Addictions articles to earn CME credits.
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Looking for 8-Hour DEA Training?

PCSS-MOUD logoPCSS-MOUD offers training at no cost that satisfies DEA requirements:

Education Options

  • Online 8-Hour SUD 101 Training
  • 8-Hour Training: Pain, Opioids & Effective Patient Care
  • In Person and Live Webinar Trainings and more

The American Journal on Addictions (AJA)

American Journal on Addictions

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

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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.

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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.

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Fellowships

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

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Donate

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

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Advocacy

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

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Job Board

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

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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

SAMHSA

June 11, 2026

This study of Medicaid records from 29,193 women found that pregnant women who received OUD treatment, including medication, talk-based therapies, or both, had significantly better pregnancy outcomes than those who received no treatment.
SAMHSA

June 9, 2026

SAMHSA has issued a new case study guide. This publication summarizes information about the postpartum period, presents an innovative program as a case study, and offers practical advice for care teams on comprehensive, collaborative perinatal care.
SAMHSA

May 22, 2026

This paper introduces behavioral health, Medicaid, and public health agency leaders, administrators, managers, and policymakers to selected public child- and family-serving systems.

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