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Review Course

The ASAM Review Course provides a general overview of important addiction medicine topics perfect for those studying for a certification exam or for those looking for an overview on all topics.

About this Course

ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine

The ASAM Review Course is widely recognized as the essential primer for physicians and other healthcare professionals who are preparing for a career in addiction medicine. The course offers two days of lectures mapped to the addiction medicine exam blueprint and features an outstanding lineup of faculty.

What You'll Learn

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate practical knowledge on the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in terms useful in a clinical setting
  • Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals
  • Describe the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating the symptoms of addiction from those of other medical or psychiatric disorders
  • Explain the various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders and describe the factors that should be considered in selecting a treatment modality to match the needs of a specific patient
  • Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse
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  • ASAM Virtual Review Course in Addiction Medicine 2026
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    This 15.5-hour, on-demand course is the essential primer for physicians preparing for the addiction medicine examination and also serves to increase other healthcare professionals' knowledge of addiction.

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      • Non-Member - $699
      • Regular Member - $525
      • Retired - $525
      • Early Career Physician - $525
      • Resident - $349
      • Student - $349
      • Associate - $349
      • ASAM Staff - $525
      • International Member - $525
      • Emeritus Member - $525
      • Provisional Member - $525
      • Fellow Member - $525
      • Honorary Member - $525
      • CRT Member - $525

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  • Ethics and the Law: Principles and Implications - 2026
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    This 45-minute, on-demand session from the ASAM 2026 Review Course provides an overview of complex ethical and legal issues when treating substance use disorder and other co-occurring disorders as well as issues surrounding criminal justice, impaired professionals, minors, and pregnant patients.

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      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29

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  • Treatment for Different Stages of Life: Adolescents, Young Adults, and the Elderly - 2026
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    This 30-minute, on-demand session from the ASAM 2026 Review Course reviews epidemiology, screening, complications of use, and unique treatment issues for adolescents, young adults, and the elderly.

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      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29

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  • Psychiatric Co-Morbidities: Complexities of Diagnosis and Care - 2026
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    This 55-minute, on-demand session from the ASAM 2026 Review Course focuses on the interactions between disorders, differential diagnoses, and management as well as a framework to assess patients for psychiatric co-morbidities.

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      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29

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  • Medical Co-Morbidities: Diagnosis, Prevention and Complications - 2026
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    This 40-minute, on-demand session from the ASAM 2026 Review Course provides an organ-organized overview of the main medical co-morbidities associated with drug use and discusses the importance of routine and preventive health care for patients with substance use disorders.

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      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29

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