About Us

ASAM, founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 6,000 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.
About ASAM

About ASAM

Learn about who we are, our mission, our history, our constitution and by-laws, and more.

ASAM News

ASAM Pressroom

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FAQs

FAQs

Look for answers to common questions on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

Jobs

Jobs

Find out about employment opportunities and the benefits of working for ASAM in its Washington, DC location.

Leadership

Leadership

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Ruth Fox Endowment

Ruth Fox Endowment

Learn about the Ruth Fox Memorial Endowment, established in honor of our founder and addiction medicine pioneer Ruth Fox.

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Contact Us

Contact information for our headquarters in Rockville, MD, plus driving directions.

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