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.
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: As the situation with COVID-19 rapidly evolves, SAMHSA is promoting the use of evidence-based resources and practices related to the virus. AAAP has collected a variety of resources you may find helpful while we all navigate this difficult healthcare crisis. For questions or concerns, contact us.
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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.
Conference Awards
AAAP welcomes deserving medical students, residents, fellows, and early career psychiatrists to apply for one or more of our annual conference awards.
Deadline:
August 31, 2020
Call for Content
Submit a Case Conference
Submit for Film and Media Workshop
Deadline: August 7, 2020
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 Products
These recorded courses help health providers to prepare for their boards or simply gain comprehensive knowledge in addictions to enhance their clinical practice.
Job Board
AAAP maintains a job listing as a resource for all interested in the field of Addiction Psychiatry.
MOC
Requirements
AAAP has been in the forefront of developing MOC activities.. Our goal is to help our members and affiliates demonstrate ongoing lifelong learning in Addiction Psychiatry as well as competence in their practice.
Our Grants
AAAP is the lead organization directing two SAMHSA grants with a coalition of national professional organizations nationwide.
Our ability to transform lives is only as strong as our membership. Get involved!
Changing news about changing lives.
June 11, 2020
Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal
Providers eligible for additional allocations must provide HHS with information, and these providers must also agree to the program Terms and Conditions. This portal is currently open to Medicaid/CHIP… Read more
June 8, 2020
OA On Healthcare Podcast: AAAP talks opportunities and challenges out of COVID-19 pandemic
During SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week, AAAP President, Kevin Sevarino, MD, PhD and Medical Director, Karen Drexler, MD discuss telemedicine legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Bo… Read more
May 27, 2020
Building the Addiction Medicine Workforce by Increasing Fellowships
American College of Academic Addiction Medicine
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Office of National Drug Control PolicyIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic when people around the world … Read more