Advocacy Tools & Starter Kits

General Tips for State Advocacy 

An ASAM-developed starter guide for state chapter members looking to jump-start their advocacy operations. 

How ASAM Helps Chapters in Their Advocacy 

Learn about the technical support that ASAM offers for state chapter advocacy. 

ASAM Advocacy Guide 

New to advocacy? Get practical tips and strategies to effectively advocate for your profession and patients.  

MultiState's Legislative Session Dates Chart, 2026 

This chart organizes important legislative deadlines for 2026 in all 50 states.

Public Policy Statements, Briefs & Other Topic-Specific Resources

Topic-Specific Resources in Addiction Policy

ASAM has compiled resources arranged by trending topics in addiction policy to empower clinicians and other stakeholders to advocate for an improved addiction treatment system. This includes substance and population-specific resources, ranging from cannabis to addiction treatment in correctional settings and more.

NEW: 2025 Mid-year Report: Trends in Addiction Medicine State Legislation 

ASAM has tracked 500+ bills across 48 states to identify the top addiction-related priorities for state lawmakers. View a list of all enacted legislation in 2025 here. 

ASAM Public Policy Statements 

These statements reflect ASAM’s official policy positions and guide its legislative and regulatory advocacy.

ASAM Educational Policy Rounds 

Informational, 2-page briefs on policy issues impacting addiction medicine.

Model Laws and Fact Sheets 

The Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA) has developed model laws and fact sheets on relevant addiction-related issues.  

Peer Networking

Join the State Advocacy Learning Collaborative (SALC) 

Connect with and learn from fellow advocates in other states.  

Find State Chapter Events 

 Network with the addiction treatment community within your state.