Jul 27, 2026, 13:59 by Sarah Shelson

Jul 22, 2026, 14:58 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Alcohol is our lead this week, anchored by a compelling new study tracking "Trends in Alcohol-Related Deaths in the United States Over 55 Years." While recent 2020s data offered some encouraging signals regarding use and impact, this long-term analysis reveals that alcohol-related mortality has increased substantially over more than five decades, with specific demographics bearing a disproportionate burden.

Jul 21, 2026, 16:22 by Sarah Shelson

On May 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would set caps on Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Practitioner Payments.

Jul 15, 2026, 14:19 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Initiating buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) in outpatient settings is more difficult for patients using fentanyl. There are research and published literature supporting this trend.

Jul 14, 2026, 08:00 by R. Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM

Explore how long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB) provides a barrier-free way to initiate OUD treatment for patients using fentanyl.

Jul 13, 2026, 07:39 by Sarah Shelson

On July 13, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) submitted a public comment to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to its proposed rule that would significantly alter Uniform Guidance governing federal grants, many of which are used to fund scientific research.

Jul 9, 2026, 07:07 by Sarah Shelson

The ASAM 2026 Mid-Year Report: Trends in Addiction Medicine State Legislation recaps major trends in addiction-related state policy.

Jul 8, 2026, 17:24 by Sarah Shelson

On July 3, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) submitted a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to its request for information (RFI) on the chronic disease of addiction.

Jul 7, 2026, 23:22 by ASAM Weekly Editors

From the rescheduling of cannabis and the surging prevalence of nicotine pouches like Zyn, to the structural setbacks face-to-face with the alcohol industry, our field is moving at a breakneck pace.

Jul 6, 2026, 13:15 by Sarah Shelson

Jul 1, 2026, 12:35 by Sarah Shelson

Jun 30, 2026, 23:55 by ASAM Weekly Editors

One last commentary as EIC.

Jun 25, 2026, 14:14 by Sarah Shelson

Jun 24, 2026, 10:30 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Social Media Use Trajectories and Substance Use Experimentation

Jun 23, 2026, 08:00 by R. Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM

Explore the limits of empathy in healthcare. Learn how peer mentor O’Nesha Cochran’s lived experience challenges stigma and helps providers honor patient dignity.

Jun 16, 2026, 17:55 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Inclusion criteria

Jun 16, 2026, 15:19 by Sarah Shelson

Jun 10, 2026, 17:37 by ASAM Weekly Editors

Endtroducing

Jun 9, 2026, 14:49 by Sarah Shelson

Jun 8, 2026, 13:59 by Sarah Shelson