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The primary objective of the Society is to promote the ethical and evidence-based practice of addiction medicine in South Africa. The Society is a non profit organization.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/saams.co.za\/?page_id=99″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Become a member” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”a3ae5ef3-d60d-46db-92ff-75abbcbbc1ba” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Let’s make a better South Africa together” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”b52315fa-563f-479e-a500-921bbc507fb4″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#B14D38″ title_font_size=”36px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” animation_style=”slide” locked=”off”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”2efa741c-e24c-4a18-9f2e-651347992586″ text_text_color=”#000000″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>South African Addiction Medicine Society<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(SAAMS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the field of addiction medicine and improving the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities across South Africa. Through education, advocacy, awareness, and professional collaboration, SAAMS works to address the growing impact of addiction on society while promoting compassionate, evidence-based care.<\/p>\n Recognising addiction as a complex and multifaceted condition that affects people from all walks of life, SAAMS advocates for a modern, comprehensive approach to prevention, treatment, and recovery. The organisation is committed to supporting both healthcare practitioners and the broader public through ongoing education, professional development, and access to credible, up-to-date information.<\/p>\n SAAMS embraces a holistic, person-centred approach that considers not only addictive behaviours themselves, but also the underlying biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to and sustain them. Its training and treatment frameworks are informed by current scientific understanding of brain function and neurobiology, while also acknowledging the vital role of emotional wellbeing, relationships, and social environment in the recovery journey.<\/p>\n By partnering with SAAMS, healthcare professionals, organisations, and community members become part of a collective effort to reduce stigma, improve access to effective treatment, and advocate for meaningful policy reform. 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