American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

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Earn CME Credits

Read the AJA article “A systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between heavy smoking and probability discounting” to earn CME credits.

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Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum

Join us for our monthly live learning series targeted towards Addiction Psychiatry fellows and faculty.
On-Demand activities available.

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

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SUD 101 Core Curriculum and more

Navigating the New DEA 8-Hour Training Requirement for SUDs: What Prescribers Should Know

On this AAAP Podcast episode, Dr. Yngvild Olsen, director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, joins American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry to discuss the requirements going into effect, what should clinicians know about the changes, and how to best prepare.

The American Journal on Addictions (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

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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.

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OUR GRANTS

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

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RESOURCES

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

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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.

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News

October 1, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $68.5 Million Awarded for Behavioral Health Education, Training and Community Programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral health education, training and community programs to help address mental health and substance use conditions in support of the President’s Unity Agenda for the Nation.

September 30, 2024

AAAP-led Opioid Response Network Re-Funded by SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a notice of award to the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) to continue the Opioid Response Network (ORN) initiative. The funding falls under SAMHSA’s State Opioid Response (SOR)/Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Technical Assistance (TA) program. The award provides $18,500,000 per year for up to three years.

September 5, 2024

Suicide Prevention Resources from SAMHSA

SAMHSA has issued a new Advisory on Preventing Substance Use Among Young Adults with Disabilities. In 2021, approximately 3.2 million or about 6.8 percent of people between the ages of 14 and 24 were living with a physical or mental disability.

Upcoming Webinars

Transference Focused Psychotherapy

December 18, 2024

5:30 pm

Presenter(s): Richard Hersh, MD

Join us for our monthly live webinar learning series Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum targeted towards Addiction Psychiatrists, developed by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) in collaboration with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and NYU School of Medicine.

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The Difficult Patient: Deconstructing Challenging Interactions using Principles of Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy

January 8, 2025

5:30 pm

Presenter(s): Robert J. Gregory, MD

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CBT for Suicidal Behavior

April 9, 2025

5:30 pm

Presenter(s): Donna M. Sudak, M.D.

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States (2023). CBT approaches to the suicidal patient have been proven to reduce rates of future attempts (Brown et al 2005; Tarrier et al 2008). Active and collaborative work to reduce hopelessness and specific anti-suicide plans are important features of this approach to patients. This webinar will briefly review research on CBT for treating suicidal patients. Particular attention will be paid to development of the CBT elements of a safety plan in a depressed patient. Managing hopeless cognitions will be explored with participants.

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