American Society of Addiction Medicine
ASAM Criteria + ASAM Practice Guidelines are the dominant US standard for SUD care. Essential for MHPAEA parity appeals and SUD treatment-level appeals.
What this society is
ASAM publishes the ASAM Criteria (level-of-care matching for SUD) and the ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use. Updated periodically.
Authority basis
US standard for addiction medicine. SAMHSA + state Medicaid programs typically follow ASAM Criteria for SUD level-of-care decisions. Essential for MHPAEA parity appeals.
Citation tips
Cite: 'ASAM Criteria 4th Edition (2023), Level [X.X]' for level-of-care matching. For MOUD: 'ASAM National Practice Guideline for Opioid Use Disorder, Recommendation [X].'
Example guidelines
- ASAM Criteria 4th Edition (2023)
- ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use
Frequently asked questions
What is the American Society of Addiction Medicine?
ASAM publishes the ASAM Criteria (level-of-care matching for SUD) and the ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use. Updated periodically.
Why is it authoritative?
US standard for addiction medicine. SAMHSA + state Medicaid programs typically follow ASAM Criteria for SUD level-of-care decisions. Essential for MHPAEA parity appeals.
How do I cite specific guidelines?
Cite: 'ASAM Criteria 4th Edition (2023), Level [X.X]' for level-of-care matching. For MOUD: 'ASAM National Practice Guideline for Opioid Use Disorder, Recommendation [X].'
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Visit ASAM
Visit https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines for the full guidelines list.
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