About the Conference
The CSAM-SMCA 2025 Scientific Conference is Canada’s premier education and networking event for addiction medicine practitioners. This annual event brings together researchers, leaders, educators and clinicians in addiction medicine for three days of learning and networking. Our objective is to present new scientific research and best practices in addiction medicine, promote evidence-based care, and encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives on addiction treatment and recovery.
Our theme for 2025 is Reconsidering Perspectives.
In 2025, the event will be held in-person from October 16-18, 2025 at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal.
Conference Expectations
- CSAM-SMCA seeks to provide a welcoming, engaging, and safe community for everyone.
- Discriminatory language is not appropriate in any venue or platform.
- CSAM-SMCA does not tolerate harassment in any form. Harassment is understood as any behaviour that threatens another person or group or produces an unsafe environment.
Overall Conference Learning Objectives
To advance the education of health professionals in the field of addiction medicine by developing and providing courses and conferences, conducting research and establishing clinical standards.
To educate about the assessment, treatment, and prevention of addiction by collecting and disseminating relevant information.
At the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe current challenges faced in the field of addiction medicine in Canada
- List the latest discoveries in clinical practice and research in addition medicine
- Integrate new best practice guidelines in addiction medicine into their clinical settings
About the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine
The Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine is a national society of addiction medicine practitioners committed to helping Canadians understand, accept, and recover from substance use disorders.
We work to educate the addiction medicine community, government leaders, and the public about the prevention, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders in our communities. CSAM-SMCA is also involved in the process of establishing guidelines and standards.
CSAM-SMCA members form a strong, diverse community of Canadians who support and care for people with addictive disorders.
Past Conference Themes
2024
Shaping the Future Together – Hamilton, ON
2023
Caring In Crisis – Victoria, BC
2022
What’s Next: The Future of Addiction Medicine in Canada – Saskatoon, SK
2021
Innovate, Rebuild and Recover – Virtual
2020
An online conference offering unprecedented global access to industry-leading addiction medicine education – Virtual
2019
Building Bridges Through Shared Learning – Halifax, NS
2018
Crisis | Controversy | Change – Vancouver, BC
2017
Addiction: A Changing Landscape – Niagara, ON
2016
An International Collaboration in Addiction Medicine – Montreal, QC, jointly with ISAM