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CSAM Membership

Become part of a statewide professional network committed to advancing evidence-based substance use disorder care. CSAM membership supports physicians, clinicians, educators, researchers, and public health professionals through education, advocacy, career resources, and professional connection.

Your ASAM membership automatically includes CSAM membership. One enrollment connects you to both the California Society of Addiction Medicine and the national American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Key membership benefits include:

  • Addiction medicine education for physicians, physician assistants, prescribing nurses, clinicians, and other professionals involved in substance use disorder care.
  • CME opportunities through CSAM and ASAM conferences, courses, and online education.
  • Conference discounts that help members access professional development at reduced rates.
  • Advocacy updates covering addiction medicine policy developments in California and nationally.
  • Career resources for professionals looking to grow their visibility, explore job opportunities, or connect with the field.
  • A statewide clinician network for peer connection, collaboration, mentorship, and referral opportunities.

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Why Join CSAM and ASAM?

  • Connect with California’s addiction medicine community, including physicians, clinicians, educators, researchers, public health professionals, physician assistants, and prescribing nurses.
  • Access national ASAM resources that support professional education, clinical knowledge, and continued growth in addiction medicine.
  • Strengthen your professional development through addiction medicine CME, educational content, conferences, and member resources.
  • Stay informed on advocacy and policy updates that affect addiction treatment, substance use disorder care, and clinical practice.
  • Build peer connections through networking, mentorship, collaboration, and referral opportunities across California and beyond.
  • Support evidence-based addiction care by joining organizations dedicated to advancing high-quality treatment and education.

CSAM Membership Options

Use this section to compare CSAM-ASAM membership types and choose the option that best fits your career stage or professional role.

Physician Member

For licensed allopathic or osteopathic physicians.

Current pricing: ASAM: $595 | CSAM: $256 | Total: $851

Join as Physician Member

Associate Member

For non-physician professionals who teach, conduct research, or provide clinical care for individuals at risk for or living with substance use disorder.

Current pricing: ASAM: $305 | CSAM: $129 | Total: $434

Join as Associate Member

Early Career Physician

For physicians in their first two years after completing residency or fellowship, or in their first two years practicing addiction medicine as a significant part of their work.

Current pricing: ASAM: $295 | CSAM: $128 | Total: $423

Join as Early Career Physician Member

Resident Member

For interns or residents with a valid medical license or equivalent certifying document.

Current pricing: ASAM: $50 | CSAM: $45 | Total: $95

Join as Resident Member

Student Member

For students or physicians enrolled in an accredited university, institution, or addiction medicine fellowship program.

Current pricing: $0

Join as Student Member

Retired Member

For members ages 65 and older who are no longer practicing medicine, or members who are disabled.

Current pricing: ASAM: $180 | CSAM: $74 | Total: $254

Join as Retired Member

CSAM and ASAM Member Benefits

Professional Development and Education

CSAM and ASAM membership gives addiction medicine professionals access to education, CME opportunities, and clinical resources that support continued learning and professional growth.

Specific benefits include:

  • Addiction medicine education for professionals involved in substance use disorder care.
  • CME opportunities through conferences, courses, and online learning.
  • Discounts on CSAM and ASAM conferences, courses, and online CME.
  • Access to ASAM News and the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
  • Educational content, presentations, and handouts to support clinical knowledge and practice.

Career Resources and Professional Visibility

Membership can help professionals grow their careers, increase visibility, and connect with addiction medicine opportunities.

Specific benefits include:

  • Access to ASAM and CSAM Career Centers.
  • Member-exclusive career tools and resources.
  • Job posting and job search resources.
  • CSAM Physician Locator listing for eligible members.

Networking, Mentorship, and Collaboration

CSAM membership connects professionals to a statewide and national network of peers working across addiction medicine, clinical care, education, research, and advocacy.

Specific benefits include:

  • Access to addiction medicine experts and peers.
  • A statewide clinician network across California.
  • Mentorship opportunities for professionals at different career stages.
  • Referral and collaboration opportunities with others in the field.

Recognition and Leadership Opportunities

Members can build professional credibility and contribute to the future of addiction medicine in California and nationally.

Specific benefits include:

  • Eligibility for ASAM Fellow designation, FASAM.
  • Opportunities to serve on CSAM committees.
  • Ability to help shape addiction medicine practice, education, and advocacy in California.

Information and Advocacy Updates

CSAM and ASAM help members stay informed on addiction medicine news, policy updates, and advocacy developments that may affect their work.

Specific benefits include:

  • ASAM Weekly updates.
  • National addiction medicine news.
  • Advocacy developments related to addiction care and policy.
  • CSAM eNews.
  • California-specific clinician updates.

Who Should Join CSAM?

CSAM membership is designed for professionals involved in addiction medicine, substance use disorder care, education, research, advocacy, or clinical practice.

Membership may be relevant for:

  • Physicians
  • Early career physicians
  • Residents
  • Students
  • Retired physicians
  • Physician assistants
  • Prescribing nurses
  • Clinicians
  • Educators
  • Researchers
  • Public health professionals
  • Allied health professionals

Renew Your CSAM-ASAM Membership

Current members can renew their CSAM-ASAM membership through ASAM to continue receiving both state-level CSAM benefits and national ASAM benefits.

Renewing membership helps professionals maintain access to addiction medicine education, CME opportunities, advocacy updates, career resources, conference discounts, and the broader CSAM-ASAM member community.

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Ready to Join CSAM?

Join CSAM today to connect with California’s addiction medicine community and access education, advocacy updates, career resources, conference discounts, and a statewide professional network.

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CSAM Membership FAQs

Does ASAM membership include CSAM membership?

Yes. ASAM membership automatically includes CSAM membership, giving members access to both the national American Society of Addiction Medicine and the California Society of Addiction Medicine.

Who can join CSAM?

CSAM offers membership options for physicians, associate members, early career physicians, residents, students, and retired members. Membership may also be relevant for physician assistants, prescribing nurses, clinicians, educators, researchers, public health professionals, and allied health professionals involved in addiction medicine or substance use disorder care.

What are the benefits of CSAM membership?

CSAM members receive access to addiction medicine education, CME opportunities, conference discounts, advocacy updates, career resources, networking, professional visibility, and the broader ASAM member community.

Do CSAM members receive conference discounts?

Yes. Members receive discounts on CSAM and ASAM conferences, courses, and online CME opportunities.

Can CSAM membership help with professional visibility?

Yes. Members can access career resources and may be listed in the CSAM Physician Locator to help patients and colleagues find addiction medicine professionals.

Is CSAM membership only for physicians?

No. CSAM has membership options for physicians, residents, students, retired physicians, and non-physician professionals involved in addiction medicine, education, research, or clinical care.