American Society of Addiction Medicine

July 27-29, 2017 - The ASAM Review Course is a primer for physicians taking the exam and clinicians preparing for a career in addiction medicine.

July 26, 2017 - This FREE safe use of Extended Release/Long Acting Opioids course was developed by nationally recognized experts in the ER/LA opioid field. ASAM’s course also includes a special section on addiction medicine.

July 26, 2017 - Covers treatments of opioid use disorders and provides the 8-hour training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants needed to obtain the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. ASAM also provides the additional 16 hours that are required for NPs and PAs.

The ASAM National Practice Guideline and associated resources provide information on evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorder.

This patient guide includes information on assessment, treatment overview (including treatment plans, patient participation, and counseling), and all the medications available to treatment opioid use and overdose.