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On March 12, the Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM) sent a...

The following table summarizes some key changes to 42 CFR part 8....

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is announcing...

Background CM is a health care intervention in which tangible...

Legislation and Advocacy

Welcome to the AKSAM Legislation and Advocacy Page

AKSAM Sends Letter to Congress to Raise Tobacco Use and Possession Age to 21

Updates to rules for Opioid Treatment Programs: The 42 CFR Part 8 Final Rule Table of Changes

DEA Announces Three New Telemedicine Rules that Continue to Open Access to Telehealth Treatment while Protecting Patients

SAMHSA Updates Guidelines for Contingency Management: Incentives Increased to $750

The Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine