NEW: On-Demand Course Bundles!
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NEW 2026 Essentials of Addiction Psychotherapy Course

This new one-day live course features expert presentations and interactive discussions on current advancements and emerging trends in addiction.

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New Self-Assessment Exam Modules

Four 25-question modules will be released quarterly. Module 1 is available now! Purchases all four as a bundle or purchase only module 1.

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2025 Annual Meeting On-Demand Course Now Available!
Within this course, you’ll be able to access the majority of sessions’ recordings (voice recording over slideshow) and all presentation handouts.
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Earn CME Credits
Read the American Journal on Addictions articles 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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Looking for 8-Hour DEA Training?

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

Education Options

  • Online 8-Hour MOUD Training
  • 8-Hour Training: Pain, Opioids & Effective Patient Care
  • Online 16-Hour MOUD Training
  • In Person and Live Webinar Trainings
  • 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)

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

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

AAAP's Annual Meeting, Addictions and Their Treatment Course, and Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course provide the latest advances in research and clinical practice.

Fellowships

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

Donate

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

Advocacy

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

Job Board

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

Learn more about AAAP

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

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

January 13, 2026

We’ve been notified about a scam email pretending to be from AAAP President Tim Fong, asking for money to be sent via Venmo or Zelle.
SAMHSA

January 12, 2026

For the second week of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, SAMHSA will be emphasizing the multiple pathways to treatment and recovery for SUD.
SAMHSA

January 7, 2026

SAMHSA shares the 988 Fact Sheet and information to help partners explain the distinctions between 988 and 911.

Upcoming Webinars

February 11, 2026
5:30 pm
ET
Presenter(s): Dominick DePhilippis, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
This webinar explores Contingency Management (CM), an evidence-based behavioral intervention for stimulant use disorder. Participants will learn how CM addresses the neurophysiological, temporal, and cognitive-behavioral challenges of recovery by providing immediate, tangible reinforcement for recovery-supportive behaviors like abstinence and treatment engagement.