APSAD is Australia's leading multidisciplinary organisation for professionals involved in the drug and alcohol field. The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (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 fields. Company Overview APSAD is dedicated to promoting improved standards in clinical practice for medical practitioners and other health professionals who deal with alcohol and other drug-related problems in the course of their work. It also provides a network of drug and alcohol professionals in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific. Through its internationally recognised scientific journal, the Drug and Alcohol Review, and its annual Scientific 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 the pre-eminent membership organisation catering to the interests of professional alcohol and other drug workers in Australasia. The membership of APSAD is drawn from such diverse specialities as clinicians, practitioners, educators, policy specialists and academics.