Support New York’s Committee for Physician Health (CPH)
New York’s Committee for Physician Health (CPH), which provides confidential and non-punitive care to physicians with addiction, burnout and mental…
Advocacy
NYSAM uses its voice and membership to promote public policies that advance addiction medicine and promote access to treatment.
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day
In honor of this day, please join us in asking your senators to support responsible expansion of access to methadone…
Public Policy Statement on Advancing Racial Justice in Health Care Through Addiction Medicine
ASAM announced the release of its Public Policy Statement on Advancing Racial Justice in Health Care Through Addiction Medicine on August 1st,…
US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Guidance on Discrimination Protections for People with Opioid Use Disorder
People with OUD in recovery, not engaging in illegal drug use including those taking medications for OUD are protected under…
Addiction Practice Changes in the COVID Era and New ASAM Clinical Guidelines
During these unprecedented and trying times, information is coming at us from many angles and it’s hard to keep up.…
Guidance for NYS Behavioral Health Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Department of Health 24/7 Hotline: 1-888-364-3065 The following guidance is based on the most current Centers for Disease Control and…