Publications

ASAM offers a number of print, online and subscription-based publications, some available to the public and some offered as a benefit of membership.
Principles of Addiction Medicine

Online Store

Browse and purchase ASAM products including publications, the Review Course CD-ROM, and ASAM-branded merchandise.


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Read live conference coverage from the 43rd Annual Medical-Scientific Conference.
Principles of Addiction Medicine

Principles of Addiction Medicine

A comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and treatment of addictive disorders, as well as the management of co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.


Principles of Addiction Medicine: The Essentials

A quick reference book on virtually all addiction medicine topics.


Patient Placement Criteria

The PPC has become the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay and discharge of patients with addictive disorders and the ASAM PPC-2R is required in over 30 states.


ASAM Criteria Assessment Tools and Trainings

ASAM Criteria Assessment Tools, Trainings and Textual Supplements in development with The Change Companies (TCC).


Journal of Addiction Medicine

The official journal of ASAM.  The mission is to promote excellence in the practice of addiction medicine and clinical research.


ASAM Weekly

A weekly enew brief of top stories for addiction medicine combined with ASAM developments in education, advocacy, state chapter news and more.


Policy Statements

Policy Statements

ASAM policies are based on professional principles, scientific standards, and the experience of practicing physicians. They provide information and guidance to physicians and others on health care issues.


Principles of Addiction Medicine

President's Blog

Thoughts and opinions on the field of addiction medicine by ASAM Acting President Stuart Gitlow, M.D.


ASAM News

ASAM's quarterly newsletter, published exclusively online in 2012.