According to the 2021 National Survey of Drug Use and Health, 29.5 million people ages 12 and older had Alcohol Use Disorder in the past year. Alcohol Use Disorder is a chronic and complex disease that affects thousands of patients every year. There are evidence-based approaches to treatment, including non-pharmacological interventions and medications. Understanding these options […]
FRIDAY, SEP 29, 2023 Pre-Course: MODERN METHADONE TREATMENT Co-sponsored by BSAS, the Grayken Center and MASAM 12:00 PM -Registration / Exhibits / Addiction Fellows meet & greet(box lunch available for all attendees) 1:00 PM -Introduction.Miriam S. Komaromy, MD (Medical Director, Grayken Center) and Ruth Potee, MD (Treasurer, MASAM Medical Director, BHN & Franklin County […]
This 5-hour virtual-live workshop introduces and expands participants' knowledge and competence utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) in addiction treatment settings. The ASAM Motivational Interviewing Workshop is an engaging and interactive practice-based workshop designed to introduce and expand participants' knowledge and competence utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) in addiction treatment settings. MI is a goal-oriented, collaborative counseling style […]
This 3-hour virtual-live course provides a deeper dive into implementing office-based treatment for opioid use disorder and addresses moving beyond common barriers that prevent qualified clinicians from successfully treating patients with OUD. Moving Beyond the Barriers of Treating Opioid Use Disorder is case-based, interactive, virtual-live course that addresses moving beyond common barriers that prevent clinicians […]
The OHSAM annual meeting provides a unique opportunity to discuss, debate, and network with colleagues and build new relationships with leading experts in addiction medicine. Members benefit from learning and sharing together, the poster presentations will share clinical or and research work in the field of addiction medicine, and the exhibit hall is a great […]
WISAM 2023 Annual Conference The 2023 WISAM Annual Conference will be held on October 19-20, 2023 at the Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center located at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. We look forward to seeing you all there! REGISTER | SCHEDULE | SPEAKERS Target Audience This educational activity is designed for professionals across disciplines who work […]
This 8-hour virtual live course is the recommended first step to understanding the ASAM Criteria and covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions. The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria […]
Meeting Info: We would love for you to join us for the 2023 Florida Society of Addiction Medicine’s Addiction Addiction Health Summit. Each sponsorship offers a variety of benefits, visibility, and more importantly, return on your investment. The Summit is an exciting opportunity for addiction health professionals throughout the state and region to share best […]
Workshop: Addiction 101 9:15am-12:30pm Instructor: Mary McMasters, MD, DFASAM, Addiction 101 Instructor, VASAM View Course Description 12:30pm-1:45pm: LUNCH ON OWN Workshop: Addiction Medicine in the Incarcerated Population 1:45pm-5:00pm Instructors: Jean Bennett, Ph.D., Regional Director, SAMHSA; Mantovani Gay, MD, Medical Director, Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office; Debra O’Beirne, MD, FASAM, Medical Director, Addiction Medicine Services, Fairfax County/Falls Church Community […]
This 6-hour, live course provides the education needed for prescribing clinicians to strengthen skills in partnering with treatment court and advocating for patients who are involved in treatment court. The course will include didactive presentations, small group discussions, FAQs, and challenging case studies. ASAM is partnering with All Rise through an Office of National Drug Control Policy […]
WHAM #4: Auricular Neural Stimulation as a New Non-Invasive Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal Date/Time: Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 6:30pm-7:30pm ET Instructor: Douglas A Brown, MD, Medical Director, Addiction Recovery Center of Virginia https://vasam.net/wham-series/
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