ICAA Membership

General Information

ICAA is a membership driven organisation. Membership provides an opportunity to contribute to the continuous development of research, education, prevention, treatment and policies in the field of substance use and all forms of addictions through ICAA's annual conferences and meetings, as well as through the ICAA Sections, which focus upon a particular aspect of addiction issues.

ICAA is open to non-governmental organisations, institutions and individuals whose activities and objectives are in harmony with those of ICAA. Accordingly, the members of ICAA cover a broad spectrum of different fields and interests and duly reflect the multidisciplinary approach and international character of the organisation.

Categories

Full Member

Governmental and non-governmental organisations with a substantial interest in one or more of the areas of ICAA's mission. They must  be free of conflict that may arise by being themselves, or representing the interest of, the alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceutical or gambling industries, or whose budget to a significant extent relies on the contribution of such sources.

Associate Member

Organisations that are not eligible or do not desire to opt for Full Member status.

Individual  Member

Scholars, researchers, practitioners or those involved in policy making. As Individual Member, they do not represent the organisation for which they may be working.

Friend of ICAA

Groups, corporations or individuals who may wish to support the good works of ICAA without becoming fully involved in the life of the association.

Student Member

Full time university students with a particular interest in the field of dependencies.

For more detailed information, please consult the Constitution.

Application

By completing the Membership Application Form you will be registered as potential new member of ICAA. Your application will be reviewed by the Membership Committee. In due course, a membership number will be issued, with your membership being effectve upon receipt of the first membership fee. Membership as Full Member is subject to approval by the General Assembly.

Benefits

A range of benefits is offered to members of ICAA:

  • Reduced fee at ICAA Conferences and Meetings
  • Access to a world-wide network of experts
  • Access to a global network of information exchange
  • Access to UN, WHO  and other specialised agencies
  • Visibility through ICAA's website and news letter
  • Privileged access to the "ICAA Library - Archer Tongue Collection"

Annual Fee

GNP (HDI)
 > USD 10'000 USD 1'501 to USD 9'999 USD < 1'500
Full Member CHF 1'800 CHF 1'000 CHF 500
Associate CHF 500 CHF 300 CHF 150
Individual CHF 300 CHF 150 CHF 50
Friend CHF 300 CHF 150 CHF 50
Student CHF 200 CHF 100 CHF 50

At its General Assembly in 1995, ICAA adopted a multi-level membership fee scheme based on the Human Development Index (HDI) published by the United Nations. It takes into account the countries' gross national products.

Contact

E-Mail:
ICAAMailbox@aol.com
secretariat@icaa.ch