Evidence-based addiction care for Arizona.
The Arizona Society of Addiction Medicine (AZSAM), the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, is a multidisciplinary professional organization that brings together addiction specialists, nurses, behavioral health specialists, researchers, educators, and other professionals dedicated to advancing the prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders. AZSAM serves as a forum for collaboration, professional development, and the exchange of clinical and policy expertise, while strengthening connections with national leaders in Addiction Medicine. Through education, advocacy, public awareness, and the promotion of evidence-based standards of care, AZSAM works to improve the quality of addiction treatment, inform public policy, elevate understanding of addiction as a chronic medical condition, and support the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities throughout Arizona.
A professional home built around three commitments.
Clinical Education
Case-based CME, journal clubs, and buprenorphine workshops built by Arizona clinicians, for Arizona clinicians.
Advocacy in Action
Advancing policy that expands access to medications for opioid use disorder, harm reduction, and integrated care.
Community of Peers
A statewide network from Yuma to Flagstaff — resident to seasoned addiction specialist — walking this work together.
Upcoming events
2026 Summer Institute Behavioral Health Conference
Advancing trauma-informed, culturally grounded social work practice to foster healing across the Southwest.
2026 Arizona Drug Summit
Statewide summit convening providers, policymakers, and community partners to advance Arizona's response to substance use.
Behavioral Health Integration ECHO (ASU)
Ongoing virtual Project ECHO series by Arizona State University advancing evidence-informed, team-based behavioral health integration in everyday clinical care.
Meet the AzSAM Board
Elected annually by our members, the AzSAM Board reflects the geographic and disciplinary breadth of Arizona's addiction medicine community.
How Can We Help You?
Meaningful change happens through collaboration. Whether you're planning an educational event, launching a community initiative, addressing a public policy issue, seeking addiction medicine expertise, or looking for ways to better support individuals and families affected by substance use disorders, we would love the opportunity to work with you.
- → Expert speakers and subject matter experts
- → Educational programs, trainings, and resources
- → Advocacy, policy, and public awareness initiatives
- → Research, quality improvement, and community projects
- → Evidence-based best practices in addiction care
AzSAM Initiatives
AzSAM Co-Sponsors Addiction Study Bill (SB1814)
AzSAM partnered with the Arizona Attorney General's Office to champion Senate Bill 1814, signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs in June 2026. The legislation establishes the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Standards and Oversight Study Committee to strengthen oversight, quality, and accountability in Arizona's addiction treatment system.
STOP-IT AZ School Overdose Prevention Initiative
AzSAM partnered with the Arizona Department of Education on STOP-IT (School Training Overdose Preparedness and Intelligence Taskforce), a first-in-the-nation, statewide framework for school overdose preparedness — including naloxone distribution, staff training, model policies, and overdose reporting for Arizona's K–12 schools.
Join the community
Membership is open to addiction specialists, advanced practice clinicians, residents, students, and allied professionals committed to addiction care in Arizona.
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