ASAM Resources
Welcome to the ASAM Resources page!
Below you will find handy cheat sheets, guides, and ASAM reference tools.
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The ASAM Criteria
6 CEUs, $135 or 2 CEUs $45
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Now Available On-Demand!
This flexible course can be taken in several 2 hour pieces, or in one 6-hour span. You can choose whether you want the entire ASAM class, or just one portion.
Part 1: Introduction to the ASAM, How the ASAM Works, Categorization of Clinical Symptoms into the 6 ASAM Dimensions (2 hours)
Part 2: Elements of Imminent Risk, Understanding ASAM Risk Assessment Ratings and Levels of Care (2 hours)
Part 3: Adult and Adolescent ASAM Assessment & Summary, Step-By-Step (2 hours)
Instructor:
Jennifer Cheshire MS SUDP CADCIII
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Introduction to the ASAM- What is the ASAM?
The 6 ASAM Dimensions-
What Are They?
Myths About the ASAM
Easy Reference Tools
Where Do I Find It? Important Pages in the ASAM Book
Co-Occurring Conditions and Matching Services to Needs
p. 30
The Multidimensional Risk Profile
p. 57
The Immediate Need Profile
p.66
How To Use the Matrix to Match Multidimensional Risk with Type and Intensity of Service
p.71-72
Matrix for Matching Adult Severity and Level of Function With Type and Intensity of Service
p.73-89
Matrix for Matching Adolescent Severity and Level of Function With Type and Intensity of Service
p.90-104
Reflecting a Continuum of Care (Shows spectrum of different levels of care)
p.105
Levels of Withdrawal Management For Adults
p.107
Decisional Flow to Match Assessment and Treatment/Placement Assignment
p.124
Alcohol Withdrawal Management Matrix
p.147
Sedative/Hypnotics Withdrawal Management Matrix
p.155
Opioids Withdrawal Management Matrix
p.162
Adult Crosswalk: An Overview of Adult Admission Criteria; a Summary
p.175-176
Adolescent Crosswalk: An Overview of Adult Admission Criteria; a Summary
p.177-178
Continued Service Criteria
p.299
Transfer/Discharge Criteria
p.303
Application to Adult Special Populations
p.307-356
Emerging Understandings of Addiction (Gambling & Tobacco)
p.357-392
Sample Assessments For Use During our ASAM class
Adult Evaluation Example: Allan
Adolescent Evaluation Example: Maria
