CSAM Membership Information

Members receive discounted conference rates, exclusive educational opportunities, and access to a statewide network of clinicians.

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 — giving you the combined benefits, resources, and community of both organizations.

Why Join CSAM + ASAM

Becoming a CSAM member automatically includes membership in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), giving you immediate access to both state-level community and national leadership in addiction medicine. Together, CSAM and ASAM support your professional growth, amplify your impact, and provide tools you need to deliver high-quality care.

Physician Member

ASAM: $595 | CSAM: $256 ($851 Total)
Members must be licensed to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine.

Join as Physician Member

Associate Member

ASAM: $305 | CSAM: $129 ($434 Total)
Open to individuals non-physicians who teach, conduct research or provide clinical care for individuals who are at risk for, or have a substance use disorder.

Join as Associate Member

Early Career Physicians

ASAM: $295 | CSAM: $128 ($423 Total)
Physicians members in their first two years after completing an accredited residency or fellowship program or in their first two years of practicing Addiction Medicine as a significant portion of their practice.

Join as Early Career Physician Member

Residents

ASAM: $50 | CSAM: $45 ($95 Total)
Interns or residents, with a valid medical license or an equivalent certifying document. Resident membership is limited to a maximum of 5 years while in training.

Join as Resident Member

Student

$0 (always zero cost)
Students or physicians enrolled in an accredited University, Institution or Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program.

Join as Student Member

Retired

ASAM: $180 | CSAM: $74 ($254 Total)
Member who are 65 years of age or older and are no longer practicing medicine, or are disabled. Retired members may vote in Society elections, but may not hold elected national office.

Join as Retired Member

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Benefits at a Glance

Professional Development & Education

Complimentary subscriptions to ASAM News and the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the field’s leading peer-reviewed publication.
Discounts on registrations for CSAM and ASAM conferences, courses, and online CME.
Access to educational content including synched audio presentations and handouts.

Career & Community

Access to ASAM and CSAM Career Centers with member-exclusive discounts and tools for posting and searching career opportunities.
Listing in the CSAM Physician Locator to help patients and colleagues connect with you.
Access to a network of leading addiction medicine experts and peers — for mentorship, referrals, and collaboration.

Recognition & Leadership

Eligibility for ASAM Fellow designation (FASAM), a prestigious professional credential.
Opportunities to serve on CSAM committees and shape the future of professional practice in California.

Information & Advocacy

Weekly ASAM Weekly updates with national news, advocacy developments, and educational opportunities.
CSAM eNews and newsletter alerts tailored to clinicians in California.

Member Experience

Whether you’re a physician, early career professional, resident, or allied health clinician, CSAM connects you to relevant resources and a community deeply committed to advancing addiction medicine across the state and nation.