October 24-27, 2013 | Crystal Gateway Marriott | Crystal City, VA
Registration will be open Summer, 2013.
ASAM's Course on the State of the Art in Addiction Medicine is designed specifically for the physician or other health care professional who seeks an advanced level of knowledge about recent breakthroughs in understanding, preventing, diagnosing and treating addiction and co-occurring medical and psychiatric disorders.
In partnership with the:
- Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP/SAMHSA)
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT/SAMHSA)
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Educational Objectives
The goal of ASAM's Course on the State of the Art Course in Addiction Medicine is to present the most up-to-date information on the science of addiction and the practice of addiction medicine. Program sessions will focus on the latest research into the causes, prevention and treatment of addictive disorders, and will translate the research findings into clinically useful knowledge. The course also provides an opportunity for participants to interact with leading researchers and clinical experts from the around the U.S. and abroad. At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss recent research into the causes and progression of alcohol and drug use disorders and how such knowledge translates into new approaches to prevention and treatment.
- Identify emerging drug problems and patterns of use involving alcohol-caffeine drinks, prescription drugs, marijuana and related cannabinoids, herbal preparations, and khat.
- Describe emerging vaccines and other therapies for alcohol, opioid, methamphetamine, cocaine and tobacco addiction, as well as the most beneficial combinations of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
- Assess the safety and efficacy of various treatment interventions for particular patients.
As an ACCME accredited provider of continuing medical education, The American Society of Addiction Medicine complies with the Standards for Commercial Support issued by the ACCME and requires disclosure of and resolution of any conflicts of interest for those in control of content.
2011 State of the Art in Addiction Medicine Course
Visit ASAM’s e-Live Learning Center to access content from the State of the Art in Addiction Medicine course held October 27-30, 2011 and earn up to 22 CME credits from the comfort of your home or office. These sessions are free for attendees of 2011 State of the Art course, or may be purchased for as little as $100 per session for ASAM members or $135 for non-members.
Content from Session 2: Use and Abuse of Prescription Opioids: Current Evidence includes 3.5 hours of CME and has been made available to all at no cost by an unrestricted educational grant from Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2011 Brochure
2011 State of the Art Planning Committee:
H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, CAS, FASAM, Chair
Anthony C. Campbell, RPh, DO (CSAT)
Jag H. Khalsa, PhD (NIDA)
Margaret M. Kotz, DO, FASAM (ASAM)
Raye Z.Litten, PhD (NIAAA)
Robert A. Lubran, MS, MPA (CSAT)
Shannon C. Miller, MD, FASAM, FASAM, FAPA (ASAM)
Terry A. Rustin, MD, FASAM (ASAM)
Edwin A. Salsitz, MD, FASAM (ASAM)
Frank J. Vocci, PhD (2009 Course Chair)
Bonnie B. Wilford, MD (Course Director)
ASAM CME Committee:
Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM, Chair
Edwin A. Salsitz, MD, FASAM, Co-Chair
Maris Andersons, MD, FASAM (Program Reviewer)
Jacob Bobrowski, MD, FAAFP (Program Reviewer)
Anthony H. Dekker, DO, FASAM
James L. Ferguson, DO, FASAM
R. Jeffrey Goldsmith, MD
Elizabeth Howell, MD, FASAM
Mark Schwartz, MD, FASAM, FAAFP (Program Reviewer)
John C. Tanner, DO, FASAM
2011 ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
A certificate of completion is available for non-physicians.
A score of 70% on the post test is required to complete the program and receive CME.
Program credit: Obtaining credit for participation in this program requires that you view the sessions, complete the post-test, a brief activity evaluation and then request credit. At the end of the program you will be instructed on how to print out your certificate for your records.
QUESTIONS? Contact:
ASAM Meetings Department
American Society of Addiction Medicine
4601 North Park Avenue, Upper Arcade Suite 101
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3920
Phone: 301-656-3920
Email:
meetings@asam.org