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The ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine

July 25-27, 2019 - Widely recognized as the essential primer for physicians and other healthcare professionals who are preparing for the ABPM exam or a career in addiction medicine.

July 2, 2019

Public Comment Open: Focused Update of the National Practice Guideline

Beginning today for a period of three weeks, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has made available for member and public comment a draft of the focused update of the National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use.

Resources

The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine, Sixth Edition

Thoroughly updated with the latest international evidence-based research and best practices, the comprehensive 6th edition of the ASAM flagship textbook reviews the science and art behind addiction medicine.
Resources

Appropriate Use of Drug Testing in Clinical Addiction Medicine

Provides guidance about the effective use of drug testing in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and promotion of recovery for patients with, or at risk for, addiction.

News July 1, 2019

ASAM Endorses the Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act

ASAM applauds the introduction of the Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act, which would enable researchers to better study marijuana related substances.
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News June 26, 2019

ASAM, AAAP, ACAAM Praise House Committee on Ways & Means for Advancing Bipartisan Opioid Workforce Act

The Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 (H.R. 3414), introduced by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL), Susan Brooks (R-IN), Ann Kuster (D-NH), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY), would help address the national shortage of addiction physician specialists by increasing the number of resident physician positions available in hospitals that either have or are developing residency programs in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine (or pain medicine).
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News June 19, 2019

ASAM Vice President Testifies at Congressional Oversight Hearing on Federal Response to Addiction and Overdose Crisis

Yngvild Olsen, MD, MPH urged lawmakers to expand access to evidence-based addiction treatment and invest more resources to address the addiction and overdose crisis during today’s House Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing .
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