The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) is an academic professional membership organization founded in 1985 with over 1,000 members in the United States and around the world. The membership consists of psychiatrists who treat patients with addictive disorders, faculty at academic institutions engaged in psychiatry research and teaching, medical students, residents, fellows, and other health professionals making a contribution to the field of Addiction Psychiatry.

AAAP Mission Statement

w Promote high quality evidence-based screening, assessment and treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental disorders.

w Translate and disseminate evidence-based research to clinical practice and

public policy.

w Strengthen Addiction Psychiatry specialty training and foster careers in

Addiction Psychiatry.

w Provide evidence-based addiction education to health care trainees and health professionals to enhance patient care and promote recovery.

w Educate the public and influence public policy for the safe and humane

treatment of those with substance use disorders.

w Promote prevention and enhance addiction treatment and recovery across

the life span.

w Promote research on the etiology, prevention,

25th Annual Meeting and Symposium

AAAP’s 25th Annual Meeting and Symposium will be held December 4-7, 2014 at the Turnberry Isle Hotel in Aventura, Florida. This event provides the latest scientific developments in Addiction Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine to physicians and allied health professionals who treat patients with substance use and mental health disorders. Meeting highlights include: Symposia, Workshops, Poster Sessions showcasing new research in the field, Breakfast for Trainees, Dessert with the Experts, Poster Luncheons, and a Case Conference.