ASAM Standards of Care for Addiction Specialist Physicians

These flashcards highlight key vocabulary terms and concepts from the ASAM Standards of Care lecture notes.

ASAM

American Society of Addiction Medicine, an organization for addiction professionals.

Standards of Care

Guidelines that address responsibilities and competencies of addiction specialist physicians.

Addiction Specialist Physician

A physician with certification in addiction medicine or psychiatry.

Withdrawal Management

The process of managing a patient's withdrawal symptoms during substance cessation.

Comprehensive Assessment

A thorough evaluation of the patient’s history, symptoms, and treatment needs.

Recovery

A process of sustained action addressing biological, psychological, and social disturbances inherent in addiction.

Relapse

The recurrence of signs and symptoms of active addiction after a period of abstinence.

Treatment Plan

An individualized plan based on a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.

Biopsychosocial Evaluation

An assessment that considers biological, psychological, and social factors affecting a patient's health.

Patient Confidentiality

The ethical principle of keeping patient information private.

Continuing Care Management

Ongoing support and monitoring of a patient’s recovery process.

Addiction

A primary, chronic disease involving dysregulation of brain reward and motivation.

Substance Use Disorder

A condition characterized by the compulsive use of substances despite serious consequences.

Evidence-supported approach

Utilizing treatment methods that are backed by research findings.

Performance Measures

Metrics to assess the quality and effectiveness of care provided by addiction specialists.

Social Support System

A network of relationships that influence an individual’s recovery efforts.

Evidence-based treatment

Therapies proven effective through scientific research.

ACGME

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, which sizes the quality of medical education.