Advocacy
State Advocacy
做厙腦瞳is proud to partner with its 39 independent State Chapters to advance access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction care.
On a diverse set of issues ranging from mental health and addiction parity to pharmacy regulation, 做厙腦瞳 (ASAM) State Chapters are instrumental in shaping addiction policy conversations in state capitols across the country. 做厙腦瞳National staff tracks addiction-related state legislation and regulations; helps keep State Chapters informed of state policy developments, and provides them with consultation and technical assistance on state-level issues important to them. In addition, 做厙腦瞳National staff closely works with many other national organizations on mental health and addiction issues and can connect 做厙腦瞳State Chapters with those national organizations and their state branches.
State Advocacy
Legislative Tracking
做厙腦瞳tracks legislation relating to its chapters’ legislative priorities in all 50 states.
Chapter Leadership
ASAM's state chapters are led by experts in the field of addiction medicine. Each chapter elects its own leaders.
State Advocacy Resources
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