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What Readers Can Expect from the Alaska MAT Guide – Third Edition

The Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Guide – Third Edition is a comprehensive, evidence-based resource tailored specifically for Alaska’s unique needs in combatting the opioid crisis. Published by the Alaska Department of Health and developed in partnership with subject matter experts, including ASAM Chapter President Dr. Sarah Spencer, this guide equips healthcare...
New Virtual CME Series Launching for Alaska Providers
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New Virtual CME Series Launching for Alaska Providers

Join Us for the First Session on Buprenorphine Induction in Pregnancy – May 14th The Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM) is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Virtual CME Series—designed by Alaska-based addiction medicine providers, for providers across the state who are working on the front lines of treatment and recovery. This innovative series brings real-world...
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Get Listed, Get Found: The AKSAM Provider Locator is Live!

How You Can Help Alaskans Find Care While Expanding Your Practice’s Reach In the ever-growing need for access to evidence-based addiction medicine, visibility matters. That’s why the Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM) is proud to introduce the AKSAM Provider Locator—a searchable directory that connects individuals, families, and referring professionals with addiction...
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How to Register for AKSAM Website Members Only Content

🔐 How to Activate Your Member Access on the New AKSAM Website Step Into the Members-Only Portal and Unlock Your Benefits Welcome to the new digital home of the Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM)! As a member, you’re part of a statewide community committed to advancing the field of addiction medicine with compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence. To ensure...
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Announcing the Launch of the New AKSAM Website!

A New Era of Connection, Communication, and Collaboration in Addiction Medicine We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the new website for the Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM)—a dedicated communication hub created for our members and by those who understand the front-line challenges of addiction medicine in Alaska. This new digital platform isn’t just a...
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Introducing the AKSAM Communication Hub: Empowering Alaska’s Frontline in Addiction Medicine

In the relentless battle against addiction, timely and effective communication is a cornerstone of success. For professionals entrenched in the field of addiction medicine, staying abreast of the latest research, treatment methodologies, and collaborative opportunities is not just beneficial—it is imperative. Recognizing this, the Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM) proudly...
Addressing Treatment Retention Disparities in Alaska Native and American Indian Communities: Insights from Recent Research
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Addressing Treatment Retention Disparities in Alaska Native and American Indian Communities: Insights from Recent Research

Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains a pervasive and devastating public health challenge in the United States. Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) communities continue to experience a disproportionate share of the burden, with persistent disparities in access to care, treatment retention, and overdose mortality. Historical trauma, systemic inequities, and limited availability of...
Fourth Edition ASAM Criteria Correctional Settings and Reentry Volume Call for Applications
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Alaska ASAM Members Invited to Shape the Future of Correctional and Reentry Standards

Pioneering the Path to Better Care: Alaska ASAM Members Invited to Shape the Future of Correctional and Reentry Standards Dear Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine Members, The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is accepting applications for expert writing group members to develop and draft the Correctional Settings and Reentry Volume of the Fourth Edition of The ASAM...
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AKSAM Sends Letter to Congress to Raise Tobacco Use and Possession Age to 21

On March 12, the Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM) sent a letter of support for HB49/SB24 to members of the Senate Committee on Labor and Business. HB49/SB24 would strengthen youth tobacco prevention efforts by raising the minimum age for purchase and possession to 21. In the letter, AKSAM affirmed its support for an approach to tobacco prevention that aims to reduce youth...