Our objective at the South Carolina Society of Addiction Medicine is to improve the care and treatment of people with the disease of addiction and advance the practice of Addiction Medicine.
Greetings, SCSAM members,
Welcome to the South Carolina Society of Addiction Medicine (SCSAM)
We’re thrilled to have you here as part of our community. Our website is your go-to resource for all things related to addiction medicine, offering a wealth of information and support for specialists and allied professionals. Our mission is to broaden access to high-quality addiction treatment, foster education for healthcare providers and the public, and advocate for vital research and prevention efforts. We are committed to promoting the crucial role physicians play in the care of those struggling with addiction.
We invite you to engage with this space, where respectful dialogue on important and emerging topics in addiction science, medicine, and policy is encouraged. Together, let’s create a forum that nurtures collaboration and unity as you continue to provide transformative care to individuals facing substance use and behavioral challenges. Your work changes lives, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
ASAM’s Fellow designation gives recognition to and raises awareness of ASAM members who are board certified addiction specialists. ASAM Fellows are able to use the FASAM designation after their name and use the special ASAM Fellow logo on certain pre-authorized items. To qualify for the FASAM designation, physicians must be members of ASAM for two consecutive years and be currently certified in Addiction Medicine.
Published six times per year, the Journal of Addiction Medicine is the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. It is currently ranked tenth in the Substance Abuse category of the 2012 Journal Citation Reports’ Science Edition. The Journal is designed for all physicians and other mental health professionals who need to keep up-to-date with the treatment of addiction disorders. Under the guidance of an esteemed Editorial Board, peer-reviewed articles published in the Journal focus on developments in addiction medicine as well as on treatment innovations and ethical, economic, forensic, and social topics.
ASAM members enjoy unique educational opportunities designed to increase knowledge and keep up with the latest addiction medicine information. Members can take advantage of exclusive member pricing on hundreds of CME hours online and by live courses throughout the year. Members also receive a 20% discount on ASAM publications.
Local events, courses and meetings provide opportunities to network, and develop lifelong professional relationships. ASAM State Chapters provide networking, service, and professional learning opportunities for our members across the nation.
ASAM serves its members in many ways. One of the most important ways is by helping members play an active role in shaping government policies that affect their livelihoods and the lives of their patients. ASAM advocates for policies that promote access to high-quality prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for the millions of Americans who suffer from a substance use disorder.
ASAM offers a wide variety of award and recognition programs for members and those contributing to the field of addiction medicine.
Your membership in SCSAM automatically enrolls you as a member of ASAM, our national organization, and you will enjoy the many benefits of being a member of both.
Latest news for you
In an effort to create the most current compendium of news and information related to addiction and addiction medicine, we have developed the SCSAM Review. Feel free to post your response to our article submissions and give us your feedback. The goal is to keep you informed and up to date with the latest information regarding legislation, technology, and science so that we can better advocate for our patients in the clinical setting.
