About ASAM
2026-2029 Strategic Plan
To be the physician-led professional community for those who prevent, treat, and promote remission and recovery from the disease of addiction, and to provide resources for continuing innovation, advancement, and implementation of addiction science and care.
Our Vision
A future when addiction prevention, treatment, remission, and recovery are accessible to all, and profoundly improve the health of all people.
Our Mission
To be the physician-led professional community for those who prevent, treat, and promote remission and recovery from the disease of addiction, and to provide resources for continuing innovation, advancement, and implementation of addiction science and care.
Our Values
Inclusive Leadership: evidenced in a commitment to lead a field of addiction prevention, treatment, remission, and recovery unified through partnership and collaboration.
Innovation and Integrity: evidenced in an uncompromising commitment to foster innovation and disseminate evidence-based practices.
Openness: evidenced in the inclusion of a diverse community of medical specialists delivering the best available addiction care.
Compassion: evidenced in our advocacy for and devotion to the health and wellbeing of our patients, members, and the public.
2026-2029 Goals and Strategies
Goal 1: Educate the Addiction Workforce, Patients, and Peers
Strategy 1.1. Teach leading-edge science and medicine to addiction specialists and care teams
Strategy 1.2. Educate healthcare professions encountering patients with addiction
Strategy 1.3. Educate patients and communities on addiction and high-quality care
Goal 2: Set Standards for High-Quality, Science-Based Addiction Care
Strategy 2.1. Develop clinical practice guidelines, guidance and standards based on science and expertise
Strategy 2.2. Promote the implementation of ASAM guidelines, guidance, and standards across the entire healthcare continuum
Strategy 2.3. Encourage science and technology that advance quality care
Goal 3: Expand Access to Addiction Care
Strategy 3.1. Advocate for comprehensive benefit coverage, improved reimbursement, and appropriate compensation for the full continuum of care
Strategy 3.2. Champion addiction medicine access for all
Strategy 3.3. Enhance infrastructure to address state and national priorities
Goal 4: Grow and Support the Addiction Medicine Workforce
Strategy 4.1. Grow ASAM membership and enhance experience for Physicians and Associate Members
Strategy 4.2. Foster the next generation of leaders within ASAM, its Chapters, and at work
Goal 5: Steward Resources Wisely and Efficiently
Strategy 5.1. Ensure organizational health
Strategy 5.2. Promote scientific information about addiction