This publication brings together statements concerning the minimum knowledge and skills objectives in alcohol and other drug abuse determined by the professional organizations of six medical specialties: pediatrics; emergency medicine; obstetrics and gynecology; psychiatry; general internal medicine; and family medicine for undergraduate, residency, and continuing medical education. It is noted that all six specialties found a need for increased faculty expertise in alcohol and other drug abuse teaching and for the incorporation of clinical skills development within the teaching program. Each statement lists the knowledge and skills objectives and the members of the advisory committee who formulated each statement. (JB)