Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine (TNSAM), the state chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). As President of TNSAM, I warmly invite you to join our vibrant and supportive community of physicians and healthcare professionals who are deeply committed to advancing excellence in addiction medicine across Tennessee.

There are many compelling reasons to become a member of TNSAM. As the owner of National Addiction Specialists, I have found membership in TNSAM to be very valuable for myself and my practice. Benefits include connecting with fellow colleagues who share your dedication to this important field, gaining access to best practices that strengthen your clinical practice, enhance compliance, and optimize billing processes. You will also stay informed about the latest state and federal laws and regulations affecting addiction treatment and have meaningful opportunities to become actively involved in state advocacy efforts that shape policies and improve patient care.

Membership also grants you access to multiple high-quality conferences that I have personally found extremely valuable to my own practice. These include two outstanding Tennessee-based events—our TNSAM Annual Conference held each spring/summer and the Mid-South Addiction Conference, a collaborative effort between TNSAM and Vanderbilt University held annually in the fall—as well as ASAM’s national conference, typically held in April.

In addition, TNSAM holds monthly Zoom meetings on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM CST / 6:30 PM EST. These sessions offer a regular forum for discussion and professional connection with your peers.

Joining TNSAM is simple. Go to ASAM’s Membership Page to become an ASAM member and select Tennessee as your state chapter. Once you have paid your ASAM dues, you will automatically become a TNSAM member as well.