Nov 2, 2023, 12:09 by Molly McGrath

ASAM joined other stakeholders in a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture and the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, supporting the inclusion of the Re-Entry Support Through Opportunities for Resources and Essentials (RESTORE) Act of 2023 (H.R. 3479/S.1753) in the 2023 Farm Bill.

Nov 2, 2023, 11:44 by Molly McGrath

On October 31st, the Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine (PSAM) sent a letter to state Senator Dan Laughlin expressing concern with his recently introduced legislation, SB 962. This legislation would expand Pennsylvania’s statutes to establish an involuntary commitment process for individuals administered opioid antagonists in response to a drug overdose.

Nov 1, 2023, 22:03 by Molly McGrath

Nov 1, 2023, 18:44 by Molly McGrath

Oct 31, 2023, 12:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

If you haven’t recently explored the ASAM website, this week’s publications may be a good motivation to do so.

Oct 27, 2023, 15:31 by Molly McGrath

Oct 24, 2023, 12:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Stuff happens as we move substance use along the spectrum between criminalization and commercialization.

Oct 17, 2023, 22:59 by Molly McGrath

Oct 17, 2023, 13:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

There’s something remarkable about identifying a common brain network underlying substance use disorders (Nature Mental Health). This commonality was not a given -- the results could have gone the other way -- but its existence is reassuring for how it unifies the disorders of addiction.

Oct 16, 2023, 08:43 by Bob Davis

ASAM along with its partners and collaborators, is hosting National Addiction Treatment Week from October 16-22, 2023. The week will highlight the experiences of medical community members who treat addiction using evidence-based approaches to raise awareness that addiction is a chronic, treatable disease; challenge the stigma surrounding addiction; and inspire others in the medical community to learn about and treat addiction.

Oct 10, 2023, 12:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

A study from New York has found that increasing temperatures are associated with increased hospital visits related to alcohol and substance use (Communications Medicine)...

Oct 9, 2023, 14:34 by Molly McGrath

The new 'State Cannabis Public Health Policy Guide' reviews states' approved regulations for their adult use cannabis programs, and informs advocates as to where states are succeeding and failing to align with ASAM's guiding recommendations.

Oct 6, 2023, 14:34 by Molly McGrath

As part of a national survey to capture changes in physician practice expenses, ASAM along with 170+ medical societies are supporting an effort led by the American Medical Association (AMA) to collect data to better understand the costs faced by today’s physician practices to support physician payment advocacy.

Oct 6, 2023, 14:29 by Molly McGrath

On October 4th, the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MISAM) submitted a statement of support for HB 4579 and HB 4580.

Oct 6, 2023, 14:27 by Molly McGrath

On October 5th, the Ohio Society of Addiction Medicine (OHSAM) submitted comments in response to the Ohio Medical Board's proposed Physician Rules Relating to Buprenorphine Treatment.

Oct 5, 2023, 12:56 by Bob Davis

The first volume of the fourth and newest edition of the book of standards at the center of America’s addiction treatment ecosystem is now available digitally—updated and enhanced to reflect current research and clinical best practices that facilitate better, patient-centered care and improve outcomes for the millions of people diagnosed with substance use disorders each year. Preorders of the print version are also now open.

Oct 4, 2023, 12:49 by Bob Davis

With a broad coalition, ASAM signed a letter supporting the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act (H.R. 4775), sent on September 28th to its sponsors, U.S. House Representatives Blunt Rochester and Fitzpatrick. The legislation would ensure Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollees have access to all evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including seven Food and Drug Administration-approved medications.

Oct 3, 2023, 12:00 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Tucked within social determinants of health are commercial determinants which have a particular interest in “addictiveness.” This is clearly evident in the lead article demonstrating how tobacco companies shifted the US food industry towards hyperpalatability beginning in the 1980s (Addiction).

Oct 2, 2023, 11:08 by Bob Davis

Sep 27, 2023, 13:01 by Molly McGrath