2026 Addiction Medicine Conference

Why Attend the 2026 Addiction Medicine & Behavioral Health Conference

Join fellow physicians, clinicians, educators, and public health professionals for the 2026 CSAM Annual Conference, returning to Orange County, California at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. This addiction medicine conference brings together leaders and learners from across California and beyond to explore the evolving landscape of addiction medicine, from policy and prevention to clinical practice and patient-centered innovation.

The 2026 conference theme, “Where Practice Meets Evidence: From Rural Communities to Academia. Delivering Evidence-Based, Stigma-Free Addiction Care for All,” reflects CSAM’s focus on advancing evidence-based addiction care across diverse communities, clinical settings, and professional disciplines.

Earn Addiction Medicine CME Credits & Clinical Education

The CSAM Annual Conference provides addiction medicine professionals with educational programming designed to support continued learning, clinical knowledge, and professional development. Attendees can explore current approaches in addiction treatment, behavioral health integration, prevention, advocacy, and evidence-based care.

Review the official conference program and registration materials for current session details, CME-related information, and educational credit requirements.

Conference Topics in Addiction Treatment, Psychiatry & Harm Reduction

The 2026 CSAM Annual Conference will feature educational sessions and discussions across addiction medicine, behavioral health, addiction psychiatry, harm reduction, public policy, prevention, and clinical practice.

What to expect:

• Inspiring keynotes: Hear from nationally recognized experts advancing evidence-based care and health equity.
• Clinical breakouts: Deepen your expertise in addiction treatment, behavioral health integration, and harm reduction strategies.
• Policy and advocacy updates: Stay informed on emerging legislation, public health initiatives, and systems of care shaping California’s response to addiction.
• Workshops and networking: Gain practical tools in motivational interviewing, integrative medicine, and cross-disciplinary collaboration while connecting with peers and mentors.
• Poster session and awards: Celebrate research, innovation, and leadership in the field of addiction medicine.

Who Should Attend the CSAM Annual Conference

The CSAM Annual Conference is designed for professionals involved in addiction medicine, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, prevention, research, education, advocacy, and clinical care.

This conference may be relevant for:

• Addiction medicine specialists and other specialty field clinicians interested in the latest developments in the field and their relevance to clinical practice.
• Primary care providers, including physicians, nurses, and physician assistants.
• Behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other mental health professionals.
• Emergency room, hospital-based, and opioid treatment program clinicians.
• Public policy makers, administrators, and advocates focused on prevention, access to care, integrated systems of care, and healthcare technology.
• Homeless service providers, addiction counselors, harm reduction workers, healthcare students, and other professionals involved in treating patients with or at risk of substance use.