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ASAM definition

ASAM means the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
ASAM means the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria.
ASAM means the American Society of Addiction Medicine. (5) "ASI" means the Addiction Severity Index.

Examples of ASAM in a sentence

  • ASAM Continuum requires clinicians utilizing the system complete an 8-hour training, and also recommends staff have attended the ASAM “Basic” 2-day training.

  • Only the ASAM Continuum is approved to support assessing adults for SUD services.

  • Admission to a program will occur only if determined appropriate by the diagnosis of a SUD, as defined in the current DSM (excluding tobacco use and non-substance related disorders), and by assessment using all six (6) dimensions of the COUNTY ASAM based criteria conducted, or reviewed and approved in a face-to-face interaction by a LPHA, or a physician.

  • Sub-acute withdrawal management and residential services will be accessed and authorized through the MSHN Access Department based on medical necessity utilizing ASAM Criteria 4th edition, as well as considering the individual needs of the person receiving services.

  • All providers are required to use the ASAM Continuum and GAIN I Core from October 1, 2021 forward.


More Definitions of ASAM

ASAM means the six dimensions to identify the intensity of treatment services that best fits the individual’s needs and provides a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment, and treatment across addiction treatment, physical health, and mental health services, which also addresses the spiritual issues relevant in recovery.
ASAM means the American Society of Addictive Medicine.
ASAM means The American Society of Addiction Medicine, Third Edition (ASAM).¶
ASAM means the American Society of Addiction Medicine ,
ASAM defined (NRS 458.025) “ASAM” means the current version of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria.
ASAM means the American Society of Addiction Medicine which developed the ASAM Criteria, also known as the ASAM patient placement criteria. These criteria are the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, and transfer/discharge of patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions.
ASAM. American Society of Addiction Medicine; means the six dimensions to identify the intensity of treatment services that best fits the individual’s needs and provides a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment, and treatment across addiction treatment, physical health, and mental health services, which also addresses the spiritual issues relevant in recovery.