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ASAM’s 2025 Advocacy Impact Report is here!

See how ASAM members advanced key policies to strengthen addiction care in America >> https://ow.ly/yh3m50XUfjo

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January 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM

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Don't miss your chance to save up to $100 on your conference registration from now through 3/12! Register today >> https://ow.ly/JqS150XTLU9 | Link in bio

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January 9, 2026 at 12:22 AM

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ASAM’s new strategic plan is carefully crafted to bring us closer to our shared vision of a future when addiction prevention, treatment, remission, and recovery are accessible to all.

Explore the new plan in this blog post from ASAM President Dr. Taylor >> https://ow.ly/al7g50XSeq9

January 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM

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Happy new year from ASAM!

January 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Happy holidays from all of us here at ASAM! ❄️

December 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM

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🐦 Don't miss Super Early Bird rates now through 12/31! Learn more and register today >> annualconference.asa...

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December 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM

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“Strategies proven to decrease lethality, like increasing access to medications for OUD, particularly methadone, should be mission-critical if we hope to make America safe and healthy.”

Read ASAM President Dr. Taylor's full statement here: www.asam.org/news/de...

December 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM

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Reauthorizing the SUPPORT Act is a necessary step to address America’s addiction crisis – but it’s just the beginning. More action is needed to strengthen access to quality addiction care.

Read ASAM President Dr. Taylor’s statement >> ow.ly/41S850XAmRV

December 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM

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November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ASAM!

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November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM

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#ICYMI: Learn to detect, diagnose, and treat methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (METH-PAH)—a growing but underrecognized crisis at the intersection of pulmonary and addiction medicine >> atsedplus.thoracic.o...

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November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM

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📕 This new guideline is aimed at helping clinicians determine whether tapering benzodiazepine medications may be appropriate for a given patient, and if so, how to taper them. Download your free copy now >> www.asam.org/quality... | Link in bio

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November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM

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This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM

Podcast · American Society of Addiction Medicine · An audio source and summary of the top stories from the field of addiction medicine.

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November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM

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Learn more and register >> elearning.asam.org/p...

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November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM

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Access our career resources and tools to help you find your next great opportunity >> careers.asam.org/

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November 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM

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Learn to detect, diagnose, and treat methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (METH-PAH)—a growing but underrecognized crisis at the intersection of pulmonary and addiction medicine >> atsedplus.thoracic.o...

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November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM

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Get your copy of the Handbook of Addiction Medicine, 3rd Edition now >> global.oup.com/acade...

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November 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM

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Don't miss this online course >> elearning.asam.org/p...

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October 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM

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“We’re still focused on what we’ve always been focused on, which is making sure that we can maximize and increase access to care for people who have substance use disorder.” — ASAM President Dr. Stephen Taylor at the #STATSummit.

Head of addiction medicine society warns of treatment cuts and rising threat of gambling

Trump administration's stance on involuntary commitment for people with addiction isn't supported by evidence, an addiction medicine leader said at #STATSummit.

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October 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM

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🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 Submit your abstract before 10/24 >> annualconference.asa...

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October 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM

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ASAM offers a variety of education that meets the DEA requirement for 8 hours of training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Learn about available DEA education courses >> www.asam.org/educati...

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October 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM

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🧬 ASAM members and non-members are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentations, focus sessions, and workshop sessions. Check out the link to learn more >> annualconference.asa...

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