Sep 17, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

Physician leaders and other clinicians from the American Society of Addiction Medicine ASAM converged on Capitol Hill today to call on members of Congress to take bold, swift steps to reverse the course of the addiction and overdose crisis in the US by supporting key legislation that would close the gap in teaching, standardizing and covering addiction medicine.

Sep 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM endorses the American College of Medical Toxicology's position statement "Buprenorphine Administration in the Emergency Department."

Sep 5, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM and members of the Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose submitted a letter in support of H.R. 3925, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Act.

Sep 4, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (of which ASAM is a member) submitted comments to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on the draft Strategy on Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs.

Aug 29, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM joined the Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 in expressing appreciation for SAMHSA's issuance of a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify 42 CFR Part 2, the regulations that govern confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records.

Aug 29, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM urges Congress to make significant improvements to MACRA.

Aug 29, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM joined members of the Tobacco Partners Coalition in sending a letter responding to a request for comment on an FDA draft guidance on certain deemed tobacco products

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

The Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 (H.R. 3414), introduced by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL), Susan Brooks (R-IN), Ann Kuster (D-NH), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY), would help address the national shortage of addiction physician specialists by increasing the number of resident physician positions available in hospitals that either have or are developing residency programs in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine (or pain medicine).

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his Initiative to Stop Opioids Abuse and Reduce Drug Supply and Demand to address the opioid crisis in the United States. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has long called for a comprehensive federal plan to address our current crisis of opioid addiction and overdose, and is pleased the Administration is now devoting the time and attention necessary to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic.  Drug overdoses have surpassed traffic fatalities as the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. for some time, and concerted and meaningful action to reduce overdose deaths is long overdue.

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM sent a letter to Walmart's Health and Wellness Compliance Practice requesting more information on their decision-making criteria.

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM's letter focuses on federal policy efforts needed to further strengthen safety and care quality for patients with addiction in health systems that provide care to rural and underserved populations.

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

The Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose (CSOO) is thrilled to welcome the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) as a new member of the coalition. NABH represents provider systems that are committed to the high-quality clinical care for people with mental health and substance use disorders.

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

The US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion Control Division Released Statement Clarifying the Use of Telemedicine for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) On May 15, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Drug Diversion Division issued an email alert reiterating its position on the prescribing of controlled....

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

Dr. Shawn Ryan urges lawmakers to advance bills that would ensure the treatment of addiction is taught, standardized, and covered throughout the United States.

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

On Monday, June 19, ASAM President Dr. Kelly Clark joined leaders from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), and American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM) in a meeting with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Dr. Tom Price, to discuss solutions to the nation’s opioid epidemic. 

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM, along with other leading addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery stakeholder groups endorse the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

Legislation to Expand the Addiction Treatment Workforce Would Create 1,000 Additional Residency Positions Over Five-Year Period

Aug 9, 2019, 01:00 by admin admin

US Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams issued a rare public health Advisory declaring the use of e-cigarettes an “epidemic among our nation’s young people.” The Advisory provides information to parents, educators, and health professionals on new types of e-cigarettes on the market, including JUUL, and the negative health consequences of youth use of these products.