The American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) was established in 1968 as
a not-for-profit multi-disciplinary organization uniting scientists and clinicians
in the advancement of research, education, prevention and treatment of diseases caused
by chemicals, drugs and toxins.
The founders of the AACT established the Academy to:
- Promote the study of health effects of poisons on humans and animals.
- Unite into one group scientists and clinicians whose research, clinical, and
academic experience focus on clinical toxicology.
- Foster a better understanding of the principles and practice of clinical toxicology.
- Encourage development of new therapies and treatment in clinical toxicology.
- Facilitate information exchange among individual members and organizations interested
in clinical toxicology.
- Define the position of clinical toxicologists on toxicology-related issues.