Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts

Friday, December 11, 2026| 10:00 am – 2:30 pm ET
Live-Virtual

Overview

This 4-hour course is designed for medical providers practicing addiction medicine who interact with treatment courts and the justice system. Clinicians will explore the complexities of treating justice-involved individuals and apply practical strategies through case-based learning to enhance collaboration, advocate for evidence-based care, and improve coordination with community resources. 

The target audience for this course includes: physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners who engage with or seek to better understand treatment court systems.

This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Based Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-based Practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the role of timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment for clients/participants first engaging in treatment courts.
2. Describe the purpose, structure, and effectiveness of treatment courts.
3. Define the roles and responsibilities of treatment court team members.
4. Identify ways to partner with treatment courts in your own community.
5. Communicate with patients about legal involvement in a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing way.
6. Discuss the potential benefits and risks of completing release of information for treatment court to receive treatment records.
7. Describe the roles and responsibilities of medical providers within treatment court settings.
8. Advocate effectively for access to evidence-based treatment with treatment court team members.
9. Apply best clinical and partnership practices to case examples of patients who are engaged in treatment court and addiction treatment.  

Acknowledgement

ASAM has partnered with the All Rise through an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) grant initiative to allow medical providers active with and new to the drug treatment court field access to training to help guide them in the successful integration of services for individuals with substance use disorders involved in the justice system.

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM eLearning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or eLearning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Open Registration: 2/23/2026- 12/18/2026

Close Access Date: 12/31/2026

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the live course on Zoom
   1. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
      1. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected]
3. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 10 out of 12 questions correctly.
4. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
5. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected].

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 4 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 4 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 4 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 4 Credits
• Certified Counselors: NBCC Contact Hours Not offered

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• NAADAC: CE Credits Not Offered

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 4 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 4 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 4 Accredited CME
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 4 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Course 

Friday, December 11, 2026 | 8:30 - 3:30 ET / 5:30 - 12:30 PT / 6:30 - 1:30 MT / 7:30 - 2:30 CT
Live Virtual Course

Overview

This 6-hour course expands on the content discussed within The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course. This interactive course will follow multiple case scenarios along the patient’s journey through the continuum of care. It will provide an in-depth understanding of providing level of care recommendations, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting reassessments for continued service or transition of care for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions. Additionally, participants will examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for persons with substance use disorders (SUDs). It is recommended that attendees successfully complete the Foundations course before beginning this course.

The target audience for this comprehensive course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff. 

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria to make the level of care recommendations and identify Dimensional Drivers.   
2. Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment. 
3. Conduct a Reassessment and Treatment Plan Review and utilize continued service and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions regarding transitions in level of care.  

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances

Registration Deadline: 01/06/2026 - 12/11/2026

Close Access Date: 12/11/2029

***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak. 
   5. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
      1. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected] 
3. After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 13 out of 18 questions correctly.
4. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
5. Click Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand pas the size of the window. 
6. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected]

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 6 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 6 Nursing Contact Hours
• Social Workers: 6 Credits
• PAs: 6 Credits
  
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 6 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 6 NBCC Contact Hours

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• NAADAC: 6.00 CE Credits

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 6 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 6 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 6 Accredited CME | 6 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 6 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course

Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 8:30 - 3:30 ET / 5:30 - 12:30 PT / 6:30 - 1:30 MT / 7:30 - 2:30 CT
Live Virtual Course

Overview

This 6-hour, live-virtual course is the recommended first step to understanding the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition 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 for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real time, participate in polling questions and break into small groups. 

The ASAM Criteria Course can also serve as a bridge to the implementation of a provider credentialing program. Providers who have completed ASAM-approved training can gain the initial skill set to deliver care in compliance with The ASAM Criteria.

The target audience for this comprehensive course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria.
2. Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment.
3. Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning.
4. Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment.
5. Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcomes.

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances

Registration Deadline: 01/06/2026 - 12/10/2026

Close Access Date: 12/10/2029

***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak. 
   5. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
      1. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected] 
3. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
4. After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. 
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected]

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 6 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 6 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 6 Credits
• Social Workers: 6 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 6 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 6 NBCC Contact Hours

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• NAADAC: 6.00 CE Credits

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 6 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 6 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 6 Accredited CME | 6 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 6 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 4th Edition 2-Day Course: Foundations & Skill Building

Thursday, December 10, 2026 - Friday, December 11, 2026| 8:30 - 3:30 ET / 5:30 - 12:30 PT / 6:30 - 1:30 MT / 7:30 - 2:30 CT
Live Virtual Course

Overview

This two-day course includes the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course and the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill-Building Course at a discounted rate. Each course provides the tools to utilize the ASAM Criteria with the utmost care and evidence-based practice. 

The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course 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 for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real time, participate in polling questions and break into small groups.

The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Course will follow multiple case scenarios along the patient’s journey through the continuum of care. It will provide an in-depth understanding of providing level of care recommendations, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting reassessments for continued service or transition of care for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions. Additionally, participants will examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for persons with substance use disorders (SUDs). It is recommended that attendees successfully complete the Foundations course before beginning this course.

The target audience for this comprehensive course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the underlying principles and concepts of the ASAM Criteria.
2. Identify the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria’s multidimensional patient assessment.
3. Determine treatment priorities based on risk assessment to guide treatment and service planning.
4. Determine an appropriate level of care and treatment priorities based on risk assessment.
5. Implement the ASAM Criteria, in the context of system challenges, for patients with addiction to ensure appropriate level of care and treatment outcome.
6. Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria to make the level of care recommendations and identify Dimensional Drivers.   
7. Develop an individualized treatment plan for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) using an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment. 
8. Conduct a Reassessment and Treatment Plan Review and utilize continued service and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions regarding transitions in level of care.  

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances.

Registration Deadline: 01/06/2026 - 12/10/2026

Close Access Date: 12/10/2029

***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the live virtual course on December 10th and 11th, 2026 at 8:30am. The link will open 10 minutes before the course starts. 
3. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak.
4. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass. 
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected]

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

A Whole Person Approach: Adding Addiction Medicine Services to a Drug Treatment Court Program
Monday, November 30, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET

Virtual-Live Course

Overview

This session explores how a successful partnership was formed between addiction medicine providers and a drug treatment court. Presenters will explain how the collaboration began, how it is funded, and how it has been maintained.

Participants will gain insight into day-to-day operations, including team roles and the involvement of medical providers. Practical advice will also be shared for clinicians looking to work with treatment court teams to improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Through real-world cases, attendees will explore key challenges, successes, and strategies for building similar partnerships in their own communities. 

The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who practice addiction medicine and interact with treatment courts and other aspects of the justice system. 

This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Based Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-based Practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explore the implementation of addiction medication as a component of drug treatment court
2. Detail a model of pro-active partnerships between a treatment court, a medical doctor's office, and a local pharmacy
3. Identify the successes and challenges encountered in forming and maintaining our collaboration
4. Conceptualize how similar partnerships may be possible in your community or county 

Acknowledgement

ASAM has partnered with the All Rise through an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) grant initiative to allow medical providers active with and new to the drug treatment court field access to training to help guide them in the successful integration of services for individuals with substance use disorders involved in the justice system.

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM eLearning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or eLearning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Open Registration: 3/16/2026 - 11/30/2026

Close Access Date: 11/30/2029

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
2. Attend the live course on Zoom
   1. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
      1. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected]
3. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.
4. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
5. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected].

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 1.5 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 1.50 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1.50 Credits
• Certified Counselors: NBCC Contact Hours Not offered

  
  

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• NAADAC: CE Credits not offered. 

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 1.5 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 1.5 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 1.5 Accredited CME
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 1.5 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition Skill Building Course 

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 8:30 - 5:30 ET / 7:30 - 4:30 CT / 6:30 - 3:30 MT / 5:30 - 2:30 PT

Live Virtual Course

Overview

This 8-hour live virtual course expands on the content discussed within the ASAM Criteria One-Day Foundations course and provides an in-depth understanding of developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating initial reviews and continued stay reviews, and determining when it is appropriate to initiate transfer or discharge of a patient from treatment.  

The ASAM Criteria Skill Building Course is designed to help healthcare professionals develop a holistic understanding of The ASAM Criteria and explore their role in constructing a full range of services for the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). The Course builds on the foundational concepts of The ASAM Criteria that will offer practical guidelines to drive objective decision making and ensure fidelity to The ASAM Criteria. Using a practical and case-based approach, participants will explore important considerations in developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating progress versus nonprogress in treatment, and determining when it is appropriate to initiate transfer or discharge of a patient from treatment. Further, the training will provide tools and resources to equip healthcare providers to work effectively in managed care settings and explore how case shaping can drive patients' overall quality of care.

The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course include: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.

This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems Based Practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Examine the guiding principles of the ASAM Criteria and the payer’s role in its system-wide implementation
2. Evaluate patient risk ratings across the six dimensions based on imminent danger and immediate needs, as defined in the ASAM Criteria
3. Evaluate treatment plans and clinical assessments to determine if the requested level of care is appropriate in accordance with the ASAM Criteria
4. Conduct objective, comprehensive clinical case reviews (and re-reviews) based on the ASAM Criteria to drive ongoing evidence-based care
5. Implement a collaborative process between treatment providers and payers using common terminology of the ASAM Criteria to ensure patient-centered care
6. Examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for patients with SUDs

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests submitted within 48 hours of the event. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Enrollment in this course is non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual or institution under any circumstances

Registration Deadline: 01/06/2026 - 11/20/2026

Close Access Date: 11/20/2029

***Registration for Course will Close Once Registration and Waitlist are Full***

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the virtual-live course via zoom (you must be present for the entire course in order to take the post-test).
   1. Ensure that you have downloaded zoom and make sure all updates have been installed. 
   2. Learners are strongly encouraged to have their cameras on and actively participate in the course. 
   3. If possible, use a zoom background to minimize distraction to other learners. 
   4. Mute your mics until you wish to speak. 
   5. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
      1. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected] 
3. After attending the live course, you may take the post text. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 17 out of 24 questions correctly.
4. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
5. Click Complete Presenter Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand bast the size for the window. 
6. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected]

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 8 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 8 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 8 Credits
• Social Workers: 8 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 8 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 8 NBCC Contact Hours

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• NAADAC: 8.00 CE Credits

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 8 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 8 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 8 Accredited CME | 8 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 8 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts

Monday, November 16, 2026| 10:00 am – 2:30 pm ET
Live-Virtual

Overview

This 4-hour course is designed for medical providers practicing addiction medicine who interact with treatment courts and the justice system. Clinicians will explore the complexities of treating justice-involved individuals and apply practical strategies through case-based learning to enhance collaboration, advocate for evidence-based care, and improve coordination with community resources. 

The target audience for this course includes: physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners who engage with or seek to better understand treatment court systems.

This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Based Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-based Practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the role of timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment for clients/participants first engaging in treatment courts.
2. Describe the purpose, structure, and effectiveness of treatment courts.
3. Define the roles and responsibilities of treatment court team members.
4. Identify ways to partner with treatment courts in your own community.
5. Communicate with patients about legal involvement in a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing way.
6. Discuss the potential benefits and risks of completing release of information for treatment court to receive treatment records.
7. Describe the roles and responsibilities of medical providers within treatment court settings.
8. Advocate effectively for access to evidence-based treatment with treatment court team members.
9. Apply best clinical and partnership practices to case examples of patients who are engaged in treatment court and addiction treatment.  

Acknowledgement

ASAM has partnered with the All Rise through an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) grant initiative to allow medical providers active with and new to the drug treatment court field access to training to help guide them in the successful integration of services for individuals with substance use disorders involved in the justice system.

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM eLearning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or eLearning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Open Registration: 2/23/2026- 11/23/2026

Close Access Date: 12/31/2026

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. 
2. Attend the live course on Zoom
   1. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
   2. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected]
3. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 10 out of 12 questions correctly.
4. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
5. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected].

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 4 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 4 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 4 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 4 Credits
• Certified Counselors: NBCC Contact Hours Not offered

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• NAADAC: CE Credits Not Offered

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 4 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 4 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 4 Accredited CME
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 4 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

A Whole Person Approach: Adding Addiction Medicine Services to a Drug Treatment Court Program
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET

Virtual-Live Course

Overview

This session explores how a successful partnership was formed between addiction medicine providers and a drug treatment court. Presenters will explain how the collaboration began, how it is funded, and how it has been maintained.

Participants will gain insight into day-to-day operations, including team roles and the involvement of medical providers. Practical advice will also be shared for clinicians looking to work with treatment court teams to improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Through real-world cases, attendees will explore key challenges, successes, and strategies for building similar partnerships in their own communities. 

The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who practice addiction medicine and interact with treatment courts and other aspects of the justice system. 

This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Based Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-based Practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explore the implementation of addiction medication as a component of drug treatment court
2. Detail a model of pro-active partnerships between a treatment court, a medical doctor's office, and a local pharmacy
3. Identify the successes and challenges encountered in forming and maintaining our collaboration
4. Conceptualize how similar partnerships may be possible in your community or county 

Acknowledgement

ASAM has partnered with the All Rise through an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) grant initiative to allow medical providers active with and new to the drug treatment court field access to training to help guide them in the successful integration of services for individuals with substance use disorders involved in the justice system.

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM eLearning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or eLearning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Open Registration: 3/16/2026 - 10/26/2026

Close Access Date: 10/26/2029

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
2. Attend the live course on Zoom
   1. This course prohibits the use of AI-assisted note-taking or any other AI tools unless a formal accommodation has been approved ahead of time.
      1. To request accommodations, please contact [email protected]
3. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.
4. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
5. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected].

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 1.5 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 1.50 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1.50 Credits
• Certified Counselors: NBCC Contact Hours Not offered

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• NAADAC: CE Credits not offered. 

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABIM MOC Points: 1.5 Medical Knowledge
• ABP MOC: 1.5 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 1.5 Accredited CME
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 1.5 Lifelong Learning
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.

Prescription to Patient: Understanding and Improving Access to MOUD 

 Recorded: September 27, 2026

On-Demand Webinar

Overview

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), including buprenorphine, are among the most effective evidence-based interventions for reducing opioid-related morbidity and mortality. Yet, many patients continue to experience delays or obstacles in accessing treatment due to a complex combination of operational, regulatory, pharmacy, distribution, and policy-related challenges. Improving access requires a shared understanding of the factors that influence the journey from prescription to patient and the roles of the many stakeholders involved in the medication supply chain.

This live webinar will examine the current landscape of access to buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) and explore barriers that can impede timely treatment for individuals with OUD. Faculty will discuss how federal and state policies, evolving regulatory requirements, and opioid settlement initiatives affect prescribing, dispensing, and delivery of MOUD across the continuum of care. Participants will also examine the impact of stigma, misconceptions, and workflow challenges on treatment access and patient engagement.

Through a multidisciplinary lens, this session will highlight practical strategies for improving coordination and collaboration among prescribers, pharmacists, distributors, policymakers, healthcare organizations, and other stakeholders. By addressing both systemic and operational barriers, participants will gain insights into opportunities to support timely access to evidence-based treatment while promoting patient safety, appropriate clinical oversight, and improved outcomes for individuals with OUD.

This activity is designed for physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice clinicians, social workers, counselors, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team involved in the treatment of patients with OUD.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Describe current barriers to patient access to buprenorphine, including operational, pharmacy, distribution, regulatory, and policy factors that influence treatment availability.
2. Discuss how federal and state policies, regulatory requirements, and opioid settlement initiatives affect the prescribing, dispensing, and delivery of buprenorphine across the care continuum.
3. Identify strategies to address stigma, misconceptions, and operational challenges that contribute to barriers in accessing evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder.
4. Develop opportunities for collaboration among prescribers, pharmacists, distributors, policymakers, and other stakeholders to improve timely patient access to MOUD while supporting patient safety and appropriate clinical oversight.

This workshop is hosted by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the American Pharmacists Association, and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy®. 

Registration Rates

*Residents, Fellows-in-training, Interns, and Students must join ASAM to receive a discounted registration rate. Click here to become an ASAM member. National and Chapter membership dues apply. There is no charge for Students to become a Member, but verification of student status is required.

Membership Question?  Call ASAM at 1.301.656.3920, email us, or view the ASAM website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All ASAM e-Learning Center refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected] within 90 days of purchase. Those requesting refunds for courses that are in progress will receive partial refunds or e-Learning Center credit. Automatic full refunds will be made for any course with a live-course component that has been cancelled.

Open Registration: 09/11/2026 - 9/29/2026

Close Access Date: 09/29/2029

Instructions

1. This live webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET.
   1. The webinar access link will be added to the Contents tab and emailed to registered participants before the activity.
   2. On the day of the webinar, open the Contents tab and select the live-webinar component to join.
2. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 3 out of 4 questions correctly.
3. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
4. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

Need Assistance?

For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page or e-mail [email protected]

ASAM is proud to offer eSSENTIAL Accessibility to ensure our website is accessible and functional for all our learners while providing free assistive technology for people with the widest possible range of abilities.

Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 1.5 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
• Pharmacology Hour: 1 Hour
• Pharmacists: 1.5 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1.5 Credits
• Certified Counselors: NBCC Contact Hours Not offered

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education. Speaker disclosures are listed on the speakers tab.

See the attached pdf for a list of disclosures.

Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine

Updated: October 2026
Online Course

Overview

The ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine is an 8-hour course designed for healthcare providers new to the field of addiction medicine who care for patients at risk for or with addiction. 

Addiction remains a significant global challenge, leading to substantial financial burdens and loss of life. However, effective treatments exist to help patients recover. This course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to screen, diagnose, treat, and refer patients with addiction—many of whom have co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.

Designed to be interactive and case-based, this course provides practical strategies to help primary care and other healthcare providers recognize and manage addiction. By translating the signs and symptoms of addiction into actionable treatment approaches, participants will gain confidence in improving patient outcomes.

The target audience for this beginner level course include: physicians, nurse practitioners/nurses, physician assistants, counselors, and other healthcare providers.  Clinicians who see patients with addiction in primary care, emergency/urgent care, treatment center, or general psychiatry settings.

The ACGME competencies include: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills.

This online course contains the following modules: 

• Module 1: An Introduction to Addictive Disorders 
• Module 2: The Clinical Manifestations of the Neurobiology of Addiction
• Module 3: A Brief Overview of Motivational Interviewing Basics
• Module 4: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
• Module 5: Identifying Unhealthy Substance Use: Assessment
• Module 6: Treating Substance Use Disorders with Medication and Counseling

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify one's own feelings and attitudes that promote or prevent therapeutic responses to patients with substance use disorders.
• Apply the philosophy of harm reduction to enhance patient centered care for people with substance use disorders.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the neurobiological changes that occur during addictions.
• Use motivational interviewing to enhance patient’s readiness to change unhealthy behaviors.
• Use validated patient screening tools to detect substance use and interpret a spectrum of results.
• Conduct substance use assessments using the DSM 5 criteria and including a biopsychosocial approach.
• Offer evidence-based pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions that are appropriate to specific substances and usage patterns.

DEA Education Requirement

As an accredited organization named in Section 1263 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, ASAM certifies that completion of this course meets the DEA requirement for 8 hours of education on substance use disorder(s).

Registration Rates

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Refunds & Cancellations

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Open Registration: 9/21/2026 - 9/05/2029

Close Access Date: 10/05/2029

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity. Complete all modules.
2. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. You will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 17 out of 24 questions correctly.
3. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM eLearning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.

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Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 8 Credit(s)
• Nurses & NPs: 8 Nursing Contact Hours
• Pharmacology Hour: 1 Hour
• PAs: 8 Credits
• Pharmacists: 8 Credits
• Social Workers: 8 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 8 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 8 NBCC Contact Hours

  
  

  

  American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC and CCP Credit are only reported and designated for ABA, ABIM, ABP, ABPM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABPM CCP: 8 Accredited CME | 8 Patient Safety 
• ABIM MOC Points: 8 Medical Knowledge | 8 Patient Safety
• ABP MOC: 8 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 8 Accredited CME | 8 Self-Assessment
• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 8 Lifelong Learning | 8 Patient Safety
  MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
  This activity contributes to the CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.