Our Mission

WSAM and ASAM are committed to improving access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction prevention and treatment through advocacy, education, and a strong treatment community.

We believe in a future in which addiction prevention, treatment, remission, and recovery are accessible to all, and where they profoundly improve the health of all people.

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Addiction Medicine Summit

June 12-13, 2026
Seattle, WA

The Washington Society of Addiction Medicine (WSAM), in collaboration with the CHOICES, FIRST Clinic, and University of Washington (UW) Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI), and representation from the UW Substance Use Research and Education (UW SURE) Unit, are excited to present the WSAM Addiction Medicine Summit: From Hospitalization to Recovery.  If you would like to attend, please click the link below to take our required survey.

This survey is a required part of registration and will help us understand participants’ clinical roles, experiences, and perspectives. Responses will inform summit content and support efforts to improve addiction care across Washington State.

Survey & Registration
Survey & Registration
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WSAM Annual Dinner 2026
WSAM Annual Dinner 2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this year's Annual Dinner!

Stay tuned for more about the presentations and discussions that were had, especially if you were unable to join us.

And special congratulations to Brad Finegood, recipient of this year's Dr. William Dickinson Award.

New Everett Opioid Treatment Clinic!
New Everett Opioid Treatment Clinic!

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