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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

Annual Meeting

AAAP's 30th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium registration is now open!

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Membership

Membership

Be part of the leading organization for Addiction Psychiatry on the cutting edge of knowledge, policy, and information.

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Fellowships

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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Our Grants

Our Grants

AAAP is the lead organization directing two SAMHSA grants with a coalition of national professional organizations nationwide.

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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.

Addictions and Their Treatment

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.

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Advanced Courses

Advanced Courses

AAAP is offering two advanced courses in 2019 for healthcare professionals who want to expand their expertise and clinical practices in the area of addiction psychiatry.

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MOC <br />Requirements

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.

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SMI Adviser

SMI Adviser

Working together, AAAP and SMI Adviser have curated a collection of online courses, resources, and expertise to help addiction psychiatrists provide evidence-based care to people who have serious mental illness (SMI).

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Our ability to transform lives is only as strong as our membership. Get involved!

Membership

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

Annual Meeting

AAAP's Annual Meeting is focused on providing the latest advances in research and clinical practice, opportunities for networking and just having fun.

Committees

Committees

AAAP has an active and vibrant selection of committees. Getting involved is always rewarding and a great way to meet new colleagues and network.

Grants

Grants

AAAP is the lead organization in two major SAMHSA-funded grants--Providers Clinical Support System and the State Targeted Response -Technical Assistance (STR-TA) grant.

Activities

Activities

AAAP can be found all over the country, exhibiting, meeting with policy makers, and presenting. Learn how you can get involved and help make a difference.

Advocacy

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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