About NYSAM
The New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) is an organization of physicians from all medical specialities, dedicated to understanding and preventing addiction problems and to improving addiction treatment. NYSAM is a State Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
New York is where the American Society of Addiction Medicine began in 1954. This national organization of physicians is dedicated to improving the treatment of alcoholism and other addictions and promotes research and education to enlighten physicians and communities about addiction prevention and treatment. Its national goals are supported by our State chapter.
The New York Society of Addiction Medicine acts locally and regionally to foster ASAM’s national efforts. As NYSAM members we gather together, combine our experience and expertise, associate with noted researchers in addiction medicine, and organize ourselves to contribute to effective solutions to addiction problems for our communities and our patients.
As an ASAM member and a New York State resident, you can also join our chapter. NYSAM also encourages other interested people to affiliate with us. As a growing organization we intend to speak as advocates for effective public policy. We seek to base policy on the research and clinical evidence supporting the best prevention and treatment practices.
NYSAM members are encouraged to make use of this web site as a communication and organizing tool. You can send us site suggestions, contribute to content, respond to issues and help define and amplify the actions NYSAM takes. We’d like you to “Keep coming back.”