AMERSA Annual Conference
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.
Conference Awards
AMERSA is committed to promoting diverse health professionals and pre-professional students to attend the AMERSA annual conference through conference attendance awards.
AMERSA People & Passion
AMERSA People & Passion is a 10-episode series sponsored by the ATTC Network and hosted by executive director Doreen Baeder, featuring subject matter experts across a variety of topics, as well as special guests detailing their experiences as AMERSA members.
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 Abuse, 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.
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