American Society of Addiciton Medicine
Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM Partners with Train for Change to Provide ASAM Level of Care Certification Consulting Services

Partnering with Train for Change to offer consulting services around the ASAM Level Care of Certification enhances the consulting support available to treatment providers as they navigate the certification process, while also helping to standardize addiction treatment services nationwide.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

Revisiting ASAM's Commitment to Addressing Racial Injustice and Health Disparities

ASAM acknowledges that there is more work to be done. As we continue our journey, we call on our members to continue to share their questions, suggestions, and experiences, as we build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization—and society.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

An Unplanned Journey into Treating Addiction

The more she examined the field of addiction medicine, Dr. Lembke was drawn to the culture of humility among physicians in recovery, many of whom she learned had dedicated their careers to helping others through addiction. She also appreciated the spiritual aspects of addiction treatment that she often witnessed.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

Getting to Know ASAM’s New President

The retired US Navy Reserve captain said there’s a lot that excites him about his new role. There’s also a lot of work ahead for him and ASAM.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

Guía para el paciente sobre el tratamiento de la adicción a los opioides - Versión en español

Esta traducción al español incluye información sobre evaluación, descripción general del tratamiento (incluidos planes de tratamiento, participación del paciente y asesoramiento) y todos los medicamentos disponibles para tratar el uso y la sobredosis de opioides.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

Access to Medications for Addiction Treatment for Persons Under Community Correctional Control

Individuals under community correctional control include those on probation or parole. This policy statement includes recommendations that can increase their access to high-quality, affordable addiction care.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

The ABPM and ASAM Announce Four-Year Extension of the Practice Pathway for Addiction Medicine

The American Board of Medical Specialties’ (ABMS) approval of a four-year extension of the practice pathway in Addiction Medicine. This extension will allow physicians with substantial experience in the practice of Addiction Medicine, but who have not completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Addiction Medicine, to apply for the Addiction Medicine certification exam through the 2025 Exam Cycle.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM releases major updates to COVID-19 guidance documents and resources regarding addiction treatment in the wake of COVID-19

ASAM has updated its FREE guidance documents and resources to reflect the current environment across multiple areas and a variety of practice settings. Over 15 individual guidance documents are available.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

Google Added Free, Trusted Addiction Treatment Needs Assessment to Google Recover Together website this National Recovery Month

Shatterproof, ASAM, and OpenBeds partner to provide free resource for treatment guidance while COVID-19 pandemic makes access to addiction treatment services more challenging.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM applauds the election of Ilse R. Levin, DO, MPH & TM, FACP to the AMA Board of Trustees.

“ASAM congratulates Dr. Levin on her election to the AMA Board of Trustees. We look forward to the positive impact her leadership and perspective will have on the profession and, specifically, increasing patient access to evidence-based addiction treatment throughout the medical system,” said Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM, president of ASAM.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM and CARF Launch Transformative Residential Addiction Treatment Certification Nationwide

ASAM Level of Care Certification Addresses the Addiction Health Crisis by Establishing Processes for Validation of Treatment Program Capabilities, Building Industry Transparency, and Increasing Patient Confidence in Treatment Services.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

American Society of Addiction Medicine Announces New EVP/CEO

ASAM proudly announces the appointment of Julia L. Chang, MBA, MS as the organization’s new EVP/CEO beginning May 27, 2020. She will succeed Penny S. Mills, MBA who is retiring after 10 years of dedicated and transformative leadership to ASAM.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

Amidst COVID-19 Crisis, ASAM Releases Updated National Practice Guideline for Treating Opioid Use Disorder

ASAM developed the National Practice Guideline to provide information on evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorder, and is the first to address all of the FDA-approved medications available to treat addiction involving opioid use and opioid overdose in a single document.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

​ASAM Announces Partnership with ACOG to Provide Waiver Qualifying Course on Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders

Twenty-six of these courses will be held nationwide through mid-2020. These courses will be made available in part by a CDC Cooperative Agreement that is “strengthening services for pregnant and postpartum women through public health clinical care partnerships.”

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM Honors Innovators and Leaders in Addiction Medicine at The ASAM 51st Annual Conference

Recipients honored for their service and contributions to the advancement of addiction medicine, public policy, and education.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM Selects Association Strategies and Tuft & Associates to Lead Its CEO Search

ASAM today announced that it has selected Association Strategies (ASI) in partnership with Tuft & Associates to lead the search to replace ASAM’s CEO, Penny S. Mills.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM and AACN Partner To Increase Critical Addiction Training for Nurse Practitioners

NP-SUDMedEd program equips participating NPs with the knowledge and skills needed to reduce the addiction treatment gap through the delivery of nonjudgmental and compassionate care that encourages individuals with SUD to initiate and remain in treatment

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

National Addiction Treatment Week Highlights the Critical Need for the Medical Community to Treat Addiction

National Addiction Treatment Week raises awareness that addiction is a disease, evidence-based treatments are available, and recovery is possible. This year, October 21-October 27, the week will highlight the critical need for clinicians to enter the field of addiction medicine.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

First Addiction Treatment Programs Achieve ASAM Level of Care Certification

Seven addiction treatment programs are the first to achieve ASAM Level of Care certification following the successful completion of Phase One of the ASAM Level of Care certification pilot.

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Aug 9, 2021

Educations

ASAM Announces 2019 Board of Directors

ASAM’s Board of Directors represents the leading physicians in addiction medicine with the medical experience and scientific knowledge necessary to guide the nation during this medical health crisis.

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