Improve education and clinical practice in the identification and management of substance-related problems by promoting leadership, mentorship and collaboration among multiple healthcare professions including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, dentists, pharmacists, and public health professionals. Build a network of experts who can advise local, regional, national, and international organizations on best practices for health professional education across the span of at-risk substance use to substance use disorder. Generate and disseminate state-of-the-art scientific information about substance use research, education and policy at its annual national conference and through the organization’s peer-reviewed journal, Substance Abuse. Promote cultural competence and inclusiveness among healthcare professionals in their work with individuals affected by substance-related problems. Provide an active forum and community for discussion and debate of health policy topics related to substance use
