Dec 11, 2025, 11:19 by ASAM Weekly Editors

The opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health emergencies facing the United States.

Dec 9, 2025, 18:17 by Sarah Shelson

Dec 9, 2025, 14:41 by Sarah Shelson

Dec 9, 2025, 11:45 by Sarah Shelson

Dec 8, 2025, 17:16 by Sarah Shelson

Dec 8, 2025, 11:39 by R. Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM

The opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health emergencies facing the United States.

Dec 3, 2025, 09:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Guest Editorial: Contingency Management Saves Lives

Dec 1, 2025, 16:45 by Sarah Shelson

Dec 1, 2025, 15:27 by R. Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM

For decades, contingency management (CM) has been the gold standard behavioral treatment for stimulant use disorder (StUD).

Nov 27, 2025, 13:46 by ASAM Weekly Editors

As the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches, we at the ASAM Weekly want to support our readers with our traditional Conversation Starters for the Addiction Specialist.

Nov 25, 2025, 12:04 by R. Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM

Dr. R. Corey Waller argues that toxicology testing is essential in addiction care, providing objective data to detect substances, guide treatment, and improve safety. Used correctly with consent and non-punitive policies, it saves lives and protects both patients and providers.

Nov 21, 2025, 16:42 by Sarah Shelson

Nov 20, 2025, 09:33 by ASAM Weekly Editors

State Laws Banning Prior Authorization For Medications For Opioid Use Disorder

Nov 13, 2025, 10:47 by Sarah Shelson

Nov 13, 2025, 06:23 by Sarah Shelson

Nov 12, 2025, 14:58 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Rapid vs Standard Induction to Injectable Extended-Release Buprenorphine

Nov 6, 2025, 09:48 by Sarah Shelson

ASAM issues support for the bipartisan Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act, which would expand access to occupational therapy (OT) services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders under Medicare.

Oct 31, 2025, 09:14 by Sarah Shelson

ASAM and over 80 other healthcare and medical organizations are calling on House leaders to adequately fund the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and to provide the Senate-approved funding level of $246.5 million for its Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).

Oct 29, 2025, 10:36 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Ultra-processed food addiction

Oct 22, 2025, 09:27 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Gambling Disorder in the Age of Mobile Sports Betting