American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Courses

Understanding the Impact of Stigma on Addiction Treatment

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Learn how to provide patient-centred careStigma negatively affects access to care and the quality of treatment received by patients with a substance use disorder (SUD).On this two-week course, you’ll explore the stigma surrounding addiction and how our society affects public perception through its approach to the disease.You’ll then learn how to reduce stigma and provide individualised, patient-centred care by viewing SUD through the lens of other chronic relapsing illnesses.As a healthcare provider in addiction medicine, you have a responsibility to educate yourself and others about the science of evidence-based treatment for SUD. This knowledge will help you foster appropriate attitudes and a sense of professional commitment to treating patients with SUD.Explore how stigmatising language affects those with SUDYou’ll learn how to identify common stigmatising language, and how these words can negatively influence a healthcare providers’ perception of those with a substance use disorder.You’ll also explore the impact of this stigma on the patients with SUD, especially as a deterrent to seeking or continuing treatment.Learn to foster appropriate attitudes with the American Society of Addiction MedicineWith a solid understanding of the impact of stigma, you’ll learn how to eliminate stigmatising language and begin to foster more positive attitudes towards treating SUD.Learning from the experts at The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to provide better quality care for patients with addiction.This course is designed for those who treat patients with addiction.It is best suited for those who are new to addiction medicine, such as primary care physicians, clinicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and behavioral health specialists.

Addiction Medicine: An Introduction

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Overcome the treatment barriers for patients with a substance use disorderAn introduction to the science, neurobiology, and stigma surrounding addiction.

The Neurobiology of Addiction

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Discover how neurobiology relates to a substance use disorderThis two-week course provides an overview of neurobiological adaptations that occur during active addiction to help you better understand your patients, and improve your quality of care.You’ll gain knowledge of the neurobiology of biopsychosocial disorders as well as the major genetic contributors to addiction.With this knowledge, you’ll examine how the dysfunction in these neurobiological circuits can ultimately result in an individual’s pursuit of reward or relief by substance use and other behaviours.Examine the biopsychosocial model of addictionYou’ll delve into the causes of substance use disorders including environmental factors and childhood traumatic events.This will help you discuss the biopsychosocial model of addiction and its implications for the prevention and treatment of addiction disease.Explore addiction treatment with industry expertsBy the end of the course, you’ll be able to explain how understanding addiction as a chronic disease positively impacts the survival and recovery of people with addiction.Learning from the experts at The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), you’ll also be able to identify the primary medications used in addiction treatment and their effect on the brain’s circuits and homeostasis.With this knowledge, you’ll have a better understanding of your patients with substance use disorders and know how to improve the quality of treatment you provide.This course is designed for healthcare professionals who see patients at risk for or with addiction.It is most suited for those new to addiction medicine, such as primary care physicians, clinicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and behavioral health.

A Survey of Substance Use Disorder

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Explore the basics of addiction medicineAddiction has a staggering impact on society. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that overdose deaths have accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.What’s more, the total cost of addiction to society, accounting for crime, healthcare, and lost productivity, is estimated at upwards of $740 billion annually.On this two-week course, you’ll explore the basics of addiction medicine to understand the best course of treatments to help patients with addiction.You’ll study neurobiology, commonly used substances, behavioural addiction epidemiology, SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), and psychosocial treatments to gain a comprehensive understanding of addiction and its treatments.Gain an introduction to neurobiologyYou’ll explore neurobiology in patients with substance use disorders to understand how addiction affects the brain.You’ll also examine intoxication and withdrawal syndromes associated with alcohol, opioids, and stimulants to help you provide better care for your patients who may experience these symptoms.Learn from the experts at The American Society of Addiction MedicineOn the course, you’ll learn to identify psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, such as behavioural therapy and medication. You’ll also discover the best practices on when to use these interventions in the treatment of substance use disorders.Learning from the experts at The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), a national medical specialty society of over 7,000 physicians and associated professionals, this course will equip you with the knowledge to help improve your quality of addiction treatment with your patients.This course is designed for providers who are new to the field of addiction medicine.You may be a primary care physician, clinician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or behavioral health specialist who sees patients at risk for or with addiction.