In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor and Dr. Mike Fingerhood discuss the importance of enhancing addiction care through community support and compassionate touch points. They explore how providing access to basic needs can serve as entry points into treatment for individuals struggling with addiction, the effect of compassionate interventions on clinical outcomes, and the challenges related to funding and community acceptance for addiction services.

This 2-hour self-paced online course provides a foundational understanding of evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) care in jails and prisons.

This 88-hour on-demand conference includes 64 sessions highlighting best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in addiction medicine from leading experts in the field.

In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar is joined by Drs. Sara Polley and Daniel Kaufman to explore highlights from their Annual Conference session, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Addiction Medicine. Together, they discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping addiction medicine, including the many ways AI is already being used in clinical care. The conversation focuses on informed consent, maintaining clinical judgment, and ethical considerations.

This 30-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 57th Annual Conference addresses incorporating evidence-based substance use disorder training in medical schools, including stigma reduction strategies and curriculum implementation frameworks.

This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 57th Annual Conference addresses three evidence-based MOUD delivery models in jail settings, including telehealth, in-person, and specialized programs for pregnant women.

This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 57th Annual Conference addresses perinatal alcohol use disorder management, covering screening, brief interventions, withdrawal management, and pharmacotherapy for pregnant and postpartum patients.

In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Takeo Toyoshima address the misconception that cannabis is not addictive. They discuss how clinicians can better understand the cannabis products their patients are using, navigate the changing legal landscape, and assess for cannabis use disorder using the “Three Cs” framework. The conversation highlights treatment strategies like motivational interviewing and harm reduction, managing cannabis withdrawal, the risk of psychosis from high-potency products, and emerging pharmacotherapy options. Throughout the episode, they offer practical strategies for keeping patients engaged in care.

In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Sharon Stancliff explore social determinants of health (SDoH). They discuss the biopsychosocial model of addiction, emphasizing the importance of understanding social factors such as housing, transportation, and economic stability in providing effective care. They highlight the need for clinicians to engage with patients in their environments, advocate for policy changes, and address racial disparities in addiction treatment, offering practical strategies for clinicians to support patients facing social challenges.

In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Smita Das discuss co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (SUD). They explore the most common psychiatric conditions seen alongside addiction, share strategies for distinguishing primary psychiatric disorders from substance-induced symptoms, and review approaches to screening, treatment planning, and integrated care. The conversation highlights practical screening tools, medication considerations, and populations with unique clinical needs, emphasizing the importance of treating both conditions concurrently.