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Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine

Learn the basics of addiction, which covers how to screen, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients with addiction.

About the Fundamentals

Addiction as a disease continues to cost the global community a staggering amount both financially and in lives lost, but there are treatments available to help patients. These educational activities will help healthcare providers with little prior training in addiction, build the skills and confidence needed to support their patients. Through interactive, case-based learning activities you will get to practice recognizing, screening, treating, and referring patients with addiction. Explore the offerings below to find content that addresses your learning needs and fits in your busy schedule.

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Where to Start

  • 8-Hour Training: New to addiction medicine? Begin your journey with this interactive, comprehensive, and competency-based 8-hour training—offered as a self-paced online course or a live workshop (available virtually or in person).
  • Resources: Need something else? Explore webinars, session recordings, provider tools and more.

Popular Course

  • Contains 12 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 8-hour, online course will provide an overview of the basics of addiction medicine needed to screen, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients with addiction

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      • Non-Member - $199
      • Regular Member - $149
      • Retired - $149
      • Early Career Physician - $149
      • Resident - $99
      • Student - $99
      • Associate - $99
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $149
      • Emeritus Member - $149
      • Provisional Member - $149
      • Fellow Member - $149
      • Honorary Member - $149
      • CRT Member - $149
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