ASAM has a responsibility – to providers, payers, regulators, patients and their families – to ensure The ASAM Criteria continues to be equated with high-quality care proven to be effective in addiction treatment.
ASAM's Fair Use guidelines allow states to use The ASAM Criteria in laws, regulations, and policies free of charge and with no permission agreement. Providing education on The ASAM Criteria, including basic introductory training, falls within fair use and does not require a permissions agreement.
Criteria Educational Offerings
ASAM provides live and on-demand training on The ASAM Criteria, preparation for the level of care certification, utilization management, and others.
Foundational Understanding of the ASAM Criteria