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Guidelines Spotlight - Stimulant Use Disorder

Stimulant Use Disorder – Guidelines Spotlight

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) collaborated to develop the Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder (referred to as the Guideline). It was published on November 8, 2023. The Guideline aims to provide evidence-based strategies and clinically informed standards of care for […]

Alcohol Awareness Month 2024

Alcohol Awareness Month 2024 – Analyzing ASAM vs. APA Guidelines for Alcohol Withdrawal Management

As Alcohol Awareness Month unfolds, the imperative to address alcohol-related issues with informed strategies is a critical aspect often overlooked in discussions about alcohol abuse. In this article, we dive into a comprehensive analysis of two major guidelines published by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA). By comparing […]