State Resources Hub
Advocacy tools to drive change at the state level
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.
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.