Registration for AMERSA’s 48th Annual National Conference in Chicago, IL on November 14-16, 2024 is now closed.
As the conference venue has reached maximum capacity allowable by law, there is no on-site registration and unregistered guests will be turned away.
Save the date for AMERSA’s 49th conference in Portland, Oregon November 13-15, 2025.
Our annual conference features an exciting multidisciplinary line-up of engaging speakers and presentations, including oral abstract sessions, live poster sessions and interactive skills-based workshops.
Happening Now!
AMERSA is proud to announce a new podcast series exploring and highlighting the importance of harm reduction.
The series, Harm Reduction: Compassionate Care for People who use Drugs, includes eight 30-minute episodes sponsored by PCSS-MOUD and hosted by AMERSA members, featuring subject matter experts across multiple disciplines. New episodes will be aired weekly through the end of August.
Global climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity this century. AMERSA, like many organizations, is working to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into every aspect of governance and programming. In addition, climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including people who use substances, underscoring AMERSA’s responsibility to prioritize such initiatives internally, as well as to provide relevant information for members.
The AMERSA Climate Task Force is committed to guide and support AMERSA to improve the environmental impact of our organization. Visit our Sustainability Initiatives page to learn more.
This annotated bibliography is a collection of resources related to racism, anti-racism and advancing health equity for Black, Indigenous and other People of Color and other marginalized communities affected by unhealthy substance use and SUD/SUD treatment using a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) framework
Intersection of Addiction and Racism: A Curated Bibliography.
AMERSA is deeply committed to improving health and well-being among people with substance use disorders.
Please read and share comments published by our Advocacy Committee on topics related to proposed regulations.
AMERSA is pleased to share a new resource
“Medication Opioid Use Disorder Tool Kit for Peer Recovery Specialists”.
This toolkit is a resource for Peer Recovery Specialists (PRSs) to feel equipped to discuss Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) with providers, people seeking recovery, and others with questions about this treatment option.
Become a Member Today
New members are key to our success in advancing the field of substance use.
The Journal
Our peer-reviewed journal, Substance Use & Addiction Journal, is now in its 4th decade.
What is AMERSA?
AMERSA (The Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction), founded in 1976, is a non-profit professional organization whose mission is to improve health and well-being through interdisciplinary leadership in substance use education, research, clinical care and policy.
Get Involved
Learn about our committees, Special Interest Groups, Events and more ways to get involved with AMERSA.
"*" indicates required fields
Latest from Twitter
ACAAM Members: Join us for an informal ACAAM Member Meet-Up at #AMERSA2024 on November 15, from 5:30-6:30 PM CT, at AMUSE (Swissotel, Chicago). Catch up with colleagues in a relaxed setting! Explore upcoming networking events: https://buff.ly/3NNfIMX @AMERSA_tweets
We are hopeful about the recent data indicating a significant decrease in drug overdose deaths and are proud that AMERSA members make such positive impacts in this space, including those who are highlighted in this exclusive from NPR.