American Society of Addiction Medicine

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 7,000 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Formation1954 (1954)
TypeProfessional association
Legal status501(c)(3)
HeadquartersChevy Chase, Maryland
Location
  • United States
Membership
7,000
President
BIll Haning, MD, DFASM
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Julia L. Chang, MS, MBA: CEO/Executive Vice President
Websitewww.asam.org
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