American Society of Addiction Medicine

The retired US Navy Reserve captain said there’s a lot that excites him about his new role. There’s also a lot of work ahead for him and ASAM.

ASAM acknowledges that there is more work to be done. As we continue our journey, we call on our members to continue to share their questions, suggestions, and experiences, as we build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization—and society.

The more she examined the field of addiction medicine, Dr. Lembke was drawn to the culture of humility among physicians in recovery, many of whom she learned had dedicated their careers to helping others through addiction. She also appreciated the spiritual aspects of addiction treatment that she often witnessed.

The Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MISAM) sent a letter to legislators in support of SB436, which would allow a county medical examiner or county health officer to establish a drug-fatality review team.

The $28 million program launched by the Health Resources and Services Administration today is a major step forward in strengthening the nation’s addiction treatment workforce at a critical juncture in America’s overdose epidemic.

ASAM sent a letter in support of H.R. 2503, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, which would create an inter-agency technical advisory council on social determinants of health (SDOH) and a new federal grant program to assist state, local, and Tribal governments in tackling persistent economic and social conditions that impact the prevention and treatment of chronic medical conditions, including addiction.