Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

Mitigating the risk of COVID-19 infection can be especially challenging for residential treatment facilities as the very nature of the facilities makes it difficult to follow guidelines for fighting the spread of the virus.

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

Shelter-in-place orders and social distancing measures that have been in place for several weeks can create a stressful and isolating environment for people with addiction, that can exacerbate substance use disorder. There is evidence that alcohol consumption has increased significantly during this crisis which raises concerns about alcohol use disorders and alcohol withdrawal.

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

“It’s absolutely essential,” said Shawn Ryan, MD, MBA, ABEM, ABAM, president and chief medical officer of BrightView Health, which offers personalized outpatient treatment in locations throughout Ohio. “All the factors that are normally a challenge for substance use disorder – social isolation, anxiety and depression – those are all heightened during this time, so remaining connected to patients is very important.”

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

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

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

This webinar recording provides an overview of the COVID-19 clinical guidance and resources available to help you adjust your practices during this challenging time.

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

We realize that many providers and programs are trying to mitigate circumstances related to COVID-19. We have convened the ASAM Caring for Patients During the COVID-19 (CPDC) Task Force.

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

ASAM is developing a new Science Initiative to boost ASAM members’ engagement with addiction treatment research.

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

The ASAM Guideline on Alcohol Withdrawal Management is intended to aid clinicians in their clinical decision making and management of patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Aug 9, 2021, 13:34 by admin admin

The National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (NPG), provides the latest information on evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) to guide clinicians in assessing, diagnosing, and treating OUD in the United States.

Aug 5, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

On August 5, ASAM sent a letter to senior Biden Administration officials reiterating its strong support for simultaneous passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021 (S. 2235/H.R. 2067) and the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021 (S. 445/H.R. 1384).

Jul 29, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

New online training module will expand on federal guidance for prescribing buprenorphine for OUD and help America’s clinicians and medical students at a critical juncture in the country’s overdose epidemic.

Jul 20, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

Hospital emergency departments that fail to adopt evidence-based practices for SUD can violate certain federal laws, according to new report from Legal Action Center.

Jul 13, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM looks forward to continuing to work with ONDCP and the Biden-Harris Administration to help Americans with substance use disorder regain the opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives.

Jul 12, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM sent a letter to congress members thanking them for their introduction of H.R 1693 / S. 79, the Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act. This legislation would eliminate the federal crack and powder cocaine sentencing disparity and apply it retroactively to those already convicted or sentenced

Jul 12, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

At its May 2021 meeting, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)® Editorial Panel created two new category III CPT codes for digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) services, a step forward toward creating a structure that will allow patients to access these therapies.

Jul 6, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM provided input on the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) 2022 National Drug Control Strategy by urging ONDCP to take action to strengthen the addiction medicine workforce, standardize the delivery of individualized addiction care, ensure equitable access and coverage for comprehensive, high-quality addiction care, and reduce barriers to accessing evidence-based addiction treatment.

Jul 2, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

The Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose (CSOO) and the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) hosted a virtual roundtable with Congressman Kevin Hern (R-OK) to discuss legislative efforts by Congress to alleviate addiction and mental health challenges during the public health emergency.

Jun 25, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

The New Jersey Society of Addiction Medicine (NJSAM), Shatterproof, and 5 other organizations sent a letter to Governor Phil Murphy urging him to sign S3867/A5868, which would create the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund for use by the New Jersey legislature in combatting the state’s addiction crisis.

Jun 22, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM submitted comments in response to a section of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intended to implement a provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 which created 1,000 additional Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions.

Jun 22, 2021, 01:00 by admin admin