The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) developed this National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use to provide information on evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorder.
Recommended Standard Care for People with Suicide Risk
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) has released a new report. It includes the first-ever recommendations on suicide-related standard care for primary care, behavioral health care, and emergency department settings.
ASAM Criteria
The ASAM criteria is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay and transfer/discharge of patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions.
Opioid Addiction Treatment: A Guide for Patients, Families and Friends
This document provides facts about treatment from The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) – the leading medical society for addiction treatment.