The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol & other Drugs (APSAD) is Australasia's leading multidisciplinary organisation for professionals involved in the alcohol and other drug field. APSAD is dedicated to increasing the profile of the issues related to the use of alcohol and other drugs, through the dissemination of information from the wide range of professions involved in this field. In addition, we strive to promote improved standards in clinical practice and in research into this and allied subjects. It also provides a network of drug and alcohol professionals in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Through its internationally recognised scientific journal, the Drug and Alcohol Review, and annual Scientific Drug and Alcohol Conference, APSAD provides a forum for the latest research on the nature, prevention and treatment of physical, psychological and social problems related to the use of psychoactive substances.
APSAD is dedicated to:
- promoting evidence-based improvements in the treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol-related problems
- raising awareness about the problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs
- promoting best standards in research in the drug and alcohol field
- providing development and support to professionals working in the drug and alcohol field.