American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

What American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry does

The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) is a national nonprofit professional society founded in 1985 and headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island, that educates, trains, and supports addiction psychiatrists and the broader interprofessional healthcare workforce treating substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Its core products include the 37th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium (scheduled for November 2026 in Memphis), three flagship educational courses (Addictions and Their Treatment, Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology, and the new Essentials of Addiction Psychotherapy), on-demand webinars and a podcast, the peer-reviewed American Journal on Addictions, an 8-Hour DEA Training program (PCSS-MOUD), and SAMHSA-funded technical assistance programs (Opioid Response Network, CSS-SMI). The organization operates with 11-50 employees and a federated structure of 9 geographic Areas covering all U.S. states, territories, and international members.

AAAP's underlying technology is a continuing-education platform supporting CME credit delivery, Self-Assessment Examinations, Performance in Practice modules, and fellowship curricula, including an Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum co-developed with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and NYU School of Medicine. In December 2024, AAAP received Joint Accreditation with Commendation from ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC — a credential held by only 33 of 174 Joint Accredited organizations in the U.S. — enabling it to offer interprofessional continuing education for physicians, pharmacists, and nurses through a single unified process. The organization holds no patents and discloses no proprietary AI or software technology.

AAAP's revenue is generated through annual membership dues (with a discounted Early Career Physician rate of $135/year), conference and course registration, job board advertising ($400 for three months), newsletter advertising ($950-$1,650 depending on placement), grants and technical assistance contracts from federal agencies (SAMHSA, CDC, NIDA), and donations. Pricing is published; financial figures are not. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and member-driven: AAAP acquires members through the annual meeting, educational courses, webinars, and professional development programs targeted at addiction psychiatrists, general psychiatrists, primary care providers, researchers, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Key partners include SAMHSA, CDC, NIDA, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Name

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Legal name

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Website

https://aaap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AAAP is a national nonprofit professional society founded in 1985 that educates and trains addiction psychiatrists and broader healthcare professionals in evidence-based treatment of substance use disorders through conferences, courses, CME programs, and SAMHSA-funded training initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Medical Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

Keywords

• Continuing medical education
• Addiction psychiatry training
• Professional medical society
• Substance use disorder education
• Healthcare professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

East Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to AAAP News, email bulletins, member-only website content, free online journal subscription to The American Journal on Addictions, and discounts on events and educational materials
2. Annual Meeting Registration: Conference fees for Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium with discounted rates for members
3. Educational Courses: Revenue from Addictions and Their Treatment Course, Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course, and Essentials of Addiction Psychotherapy Course with member discounts
4. Job Board Advertising: Online advertising at flat rate of $400 for three months; advertising is free for AAAP members
5. Newsletter Advertising: AAAP News newsletter published three times annually with advertising rates from $950 to $1650 depending on page size
6. Government Grants: SAMHSA-funded grants including PCSS-MOUD, Opioid State Targeted Response Technical Assistance (ORN), and other federal funding for addiction education programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is a national nonprofit professional society that educates and trains healthcare professionals in addiction psychiatry. It delivers continuing medical education through an annual scientific symposium, multiple board-prep and specialty courses (AATT, Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology, Essentials of Addiction Psychotherapy), SAMHSA-funded federal training programs (PCSS-MOUD and ORN), webinars, podcasts, and a peer-reviewed journal (The American Journal on Addictions). Membership provides CME credits, mentoring, and access to 9 geographic area networks covering all U.S. states, territories, and international members.

Product overview

The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) is a national professional society offering a portfolio of educational products and services focused on evidence-based addiction psychiatry. The organization operates a platform-plus-programs model centered around its Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, comprehensive educational courses (Addictions and Their Treatment Course, Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course, and the new Essentials of Addiction Psychotherapy Course), and the peer-reviewed American Journal on Addictions. Supporting offerings include PCSS-MOUD 8-Hour DEA Training, webinars, podcasts, fellowship support programs, mentoring, CME credits, a job board, and SAMHSA-funded grants. Membership provides access to these resources with tiered designations (Distinguished Fellow, Fellow, and Distinguished Physician Trainee).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium The premier annual conference for addiction psychiatry professionals featuring scientific sessions, symposia, workshops, poster presentations, awards, and networking opportunities.
• Addictions and Their Treatment (AATT) Course Comprehensive review course designed to prepare physicians for the Addiction Psychiatry board exam, covering evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery approaches for substance use disorders.
• Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course In-depth course providing comprehensive education in the pharmacotherapy of substance and co-occurring disorders for professionals seeking advanced knowledge.
• Essentials of Addiction Psychotherapy Course New course offering focused on foundational psychotherapy techniques and approaches for treating addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• 8-Hour DEA Training / PCSS-MOUD No-cost training program satisfying DEA requirements for medication treatment of opioid use disorders, offered through the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS-MOUD) initiative funded by SAMHSA. Includes online training, in-person, and live webinar options.
• The American Journal on Addictions (AJA) Official peer-reviewed journal of AAAP providing a forum for dissemination of research on etiology, prevention, identification, and treatment of substance use disorders. Free online subscription included with AAAP membership.
• Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum On-demand curriculum developed in collaboration with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and NYU School of Medicine for best practices in patient management.
• CME Credits and Continuing Certification Continuing medical education credits and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) resources including Self-Assessment Examinations and Performance in Practice (PIPs) for professional development.
• Membership Program Professional membership organization offering various tiers including Distinguished Fellow (DFAAAP), AAAP Fellow (FAAAP), and Distinguished Physician Trainee designations, with benefits including free journal subscription, discounted events, and access to educational resources.
• Job Board Employment listing resource for addiction psychiatry professionals, available to members for free and to non-members for advertising fees.
• Grants and Technical Assistance Programs SAMHSA-funded initiatives including Opioid State Targeted Response Technical Assistance (ORN), Expansion of Interprofessional Healthcare Practitioner SUD Education, Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care, and CSS-SMI (Clinical Support System-Serious Mental Illness).
• AAAP Podcast AAAP-sponsored podcast series featuring discussions on emerging science, clinical innovations, and topics relevant to addiction psychiatry professionals.
• Webinars (Upcoming and On-Demand) Continuing education webinars covering various topics in addiction psychiatry, available as live events and on-demand recordings for CME credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free DEA training satisfying requirements for all prescribers of controlled substances
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHSU collaborated with AAAP to develop the Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum, available on-demand for best practices in patient management
• NYU School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU collaborated with AAAP to develop the Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum, available on-demand for best practices in patient management
• Joint Accreditation Council (ACCME, ACPE, ANCC)coreOthersJoint Accreditation collaboration of ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC allowing AAAP to offer CE credits for the entire healthcare team through a single unified process
• American Psychiatric Association (APA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPA and AAAP collaborate on advocacy efforts including coalition letters on mental health parity, workforce issues, and substance use treatment services; APA Council on Addictions liaison
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASAM co-endorsed the Stimulant Use Disorder Pocket Guide for Patients along with AAAP

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM): ASAM is the leading U.S. medical specialty society dedicated to addiction medicine, serving physicians and clinicians with continuing education, practice guidelines, advocacy, and an annual conference. It is the closest direct peer to AAAP, overlapping on SUD education, CME delivery, and federal grant partnerships; AAAP and ASAM already co-endorse content.
• American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM): AOAAM is the osteopathic counterpart professional society for addiction medicine physicians, providing continuing education, certification preparation, and policy advocacy for DOs treating SUDs. It is a comparable niche specialty society to AAAP.
• American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM): ACAAM is a national professional organization for academic addiction medicine physicians focused on fellowship training, research, and medical education in addiction medicine. It is a close peer of AAAP in the addiction medicine workforce development space.

Others

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and addiction, and a funder of AAAP programs such as the NIDA-AAAP Mentor-Facilitated Training Award and the Stimulant Use Disorder Pocket Guide. NIDA is an enabling/funder peer.
• Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS): PCSS is a SAMHSA-funded national training and mentoring program for evidence-based prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. AAAP operates PCSS-MOUD under this program, making PCSS a closely related federally-funded peer program.

Emerging players

• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP): NAATP is a membership organization for SUD treatment providers, focusing on provider ethics, quality standards, and operational best practices. While focused on treatment organizations rather than individual clinicians, it overlaps with AAAP on workforce training and SUD policy.

Regional players

• Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM): CSAM is the Canadian national professional society for addiction medicine physicians. AAAP's Area IX explicitly covers Canada, making CSAM the regional peer society serving a population that overlaps with AAAP's international members.
• International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM): ISAM is a global professional society for addiction medicine physicians, hosting international conferences and journals. While AAAP primarily serves the U.S. and Canada, ISAM represents the international peer society addressing the same clinician population.

Broad incumbents

• American Psychiatric Association (APA): APA is the national professional society for all psychiatrists and the parent specialty body for addiction psychiatry. AAAP operates as a focused subspecialty society under APA's broader umbrella, collaborating on advocacy and the Council on Addictions.
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): AAFP is a large primary care medical society delivering CME, board prep, and clinical guidance — including on substance use — to over 130,000 members. AAAP reaches primary care providers (e.g., via PCSS-MOUD), positioning AAFP as a channel partner and partial competitor for primary-care SUD education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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