ASAM Criteria

The ASAM Criteria is the nation’s most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, and transfer/discharge of patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions.

Treatment Providers & Clinicians

  • Effectively apply The ASAM Criteria in your practice with the Criteria Textbook.

  • Improve the quality of patient assessments with ASAM CONTINUUM, the only clinical decision support system for conducting an ASAM assessment. Learn more here.

  • Learn how to apply The ASAM Criteria in practice through case-based activities and practical examples. Enroll in our Online Course today.

  • Certify your treatment program’s ability to deliver a specific level of care. Learn more about our Level of Care Certification.

Administrators, Payors & Policymakers

For Patients & Families

  • Access the level of care you or your loved one deserves. Find a certified residential program that meets your needs.

  • Learn about The ASAM Criteria and how ASAM’s continuum of care helps providers match their treatment plans across patient needs.

  • Are you concerned that a patient is not getting the care they deserve?

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