ASAM’s advocacy days and briefings are intended to educate lawmakers about the concept that addiction is a treatable disease.  Furthermore, these events afford our members an opportunity to bring addiction-related issues of particular interest to the attention of their Congresspersons. 

This year's event will include a breakfast advocacy training session and pre-arranged Congressional office visits. All courses and Dates are listed below.

4th Annual ASAM Legislative Day

February 2, 2007
Location: Washington DC, Washington Court Hotel
Contact: (301)-656-3920 x103

E-Mail   RegistrationBrochure  more info

5th Annual ASAM Legislative Day

October, 2008
Location: Washington DC, TBD
Contact: (301)-656-3920 x103

E-Mail   RegistrationBrochure  more info

ASAM members who have a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to prescribe buprenorphine/naloxone or buprenorphine in an office setting may be inspected by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).  [DEA Inspection Guidance]

This is a new website designed primarily for mentors, which features the web-based system they use for contacts and a restricted list serve [www.PCSSmentor.org]