SAVE THE DATE for AMERSA’s 48th Annual Conference in Chicago!
November 14-16, 2024
November 13th (Pre-conference)
Our annual conference features an exciting multidisciplinary line-up of engaging speakers and presentations, including oral abstract sessions, live poster sessions and interactive skills-based workshops.
Happening Now!
Global climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity this century. AMERSA, like many organizations, is working to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into every aspect of governance and programming. In addition, climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including people who use substances, underscoring AMERSA’s responsibility to prioritize such initiatives internally, as well as to provide relevant information for members.
The AMERSA Climate Task Force is committed to guide and support AMERSA to improve the environmental impact of our organization. Visit our Sustainability Initiatives page to learn more.
This annotated bibliography is a collection of resources related to racism, anti-racism and advancing health equity for Black, Indigenous and other People of Color and other marginalized communities affected by unhealthy substance use and SUD/SUD treatment using a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) framework
Intersection of Addiction and Racism: A Curated Bibliography.
The call for abstracts, workshops, and awards are NOW OPEN!
The deadline to submit is May 1st.
Visit our conference page for more information & submission instructions.
AMERSA is deeply committed to improving health and well-being among people with substance use disorders.
Please read and share comments published by our Advocacy Committee on topics related to proposed regulations.
AMERSA is pleased to share a new resource
“Medication Opioid Use Disorder Tool Kit for Peer Recovery Specialists”.
This toolkit is a resource for Peer Recovery Specialists (PRSs) to feel equipped to discuss Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) with providers, people seeking recovery, and others with questions about this treatment option.
Become a Member Today
New members are key to our success in advancing the field of substance use.
The Journal
Our peer-reviewed journal, Substance Use & Addiction Journal, is now in its 4th decade.
What is AMERSA?
AMERSA (The Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction), founded in 1976, is a non-profit professional organization whose mission is to improve health and well-being through interdisciplinary leadership in substance use education, research, clinical care and policy.
Get Involved
Learn about our committees, Special Interest Groups, Events and more ways to get involved with AMERSA.
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