Membership
The Midwest Society of Addiction Medicine (MWSAM) invites addiction medicine professionals in Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri (part of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Region VII) to join our regional chapter and multiply your power to make a difference.
MWSAM & ASAM Membership – How Does it Work?
Membership in the Midwest Society of Addiction Medicine (MWSAM) is connected to your national American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) membership. This allows you to receive the benefits of both at the same time. MWSAM Chapter membership offers you state-specific resources and networking with other Midwest regional addiction medicine professionals in NE, KS, and MO.
ASAM’s membership form will suggest an appropriate regional chapter, based on your location. Be sure to take action and indicate MWSAM as your regional chapter. This will enable you to get connected with other addiction medicine professionals in our region who represent all areas of the field.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our virtual or in-person meetings, educational programs, or conferences.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Help your patients with addiction issues more effectively, when you learn from, and connect with, other professionals in the field of addiction medicine. Together we can create better solutions to help those in our communities who are struggling.
National ASAM Benefits:
- The Journal of Addiction Medicine
- ASAM Fellow Designation
- Special Interest Groups
- Advocate for Your Profession
- Career Center Access
- CME – Member Exclusive Rates
- Networking & Local Chapters
Regional Midwest Chapter Membership Benefits
For a full list of Benefits, see the national ASAM Membership Benefits page
In addition to national benefits, as a Midwest Chapter member, you also receive regional benefits:
Connection with local and Midwest regional addiction medicine professionals representing all levels of the field in the states of NE, KS, & MO. We provide networking, service, and professional learning opportunities (CME credits) for our Midwest SAM members. Local events, courses, and meetings provide opportunities for us to network and develop lifelong professional relationships.
A listing in our private membership directory can help you reach out to someone in the field who is also a MWSAM member. Use the contact information on this page; we encourage connection and collaboration. You might even refer a patient to another member.
The ability to be involved in the chapter via committees or serve on the board and help provide direction for our regional chapter.
Who is the Midwest Chapter of ASAM for?
It is not just for physicians, but for all types of addiction medicine professionals and all stages of careers in the field. See below for more details.*
*ASAM/MWSAM Membership Types:
For more details on each membership type, please see the national ASAM membership page.
- Physician Member
- Early Career Physician Member
- Resident/Fellow Member
- Associate Member**
- Retired Member
Below, we have included the details of the Associate Member category, as it covers a wide range of individuals in the field of addiction Medicine:
**ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: This includes teachers & researchers, as well as those non-physicians who provide care for individuals who are at risk for, or have a substance use disorder. (Must have a degree is one of the eligible professions. Information from the ASAM.org website).
- Licensed Registered Nurses (RN)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatry (Psych‐CNS)
- Physician Assistants (PA)
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
- Certified Addictions Nurse Practitioner (CANP)
- Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
- Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
Professions with the requirement that these individuals hold at least a Master’s level degree:
- Licensed Social Workers
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
- Psychologists
- Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor