Review Course Presentations

On October 26-28, 2008, ASAM held it's Review Course in Addiction Medicine. All presentations for the conference are now available [Review Course Presentations]. [Audio Recordings] of the Review Course are available for purchase through [DC providers Online ].The 2008 Syllabus and Sample Questions may be purchased by calling 1-800-844-8948

 [Read HR 1424] President Signs Parity Into law 

On October 3, 2008, President Bush signed HR 1424 into law.  This bill, commonly known as the Wall Street "bailout bill" included a previously approved tax extenders bill as well as the compromise parity legislation.  Most plans will begin implementing the new requirements in January 2010.  For more information on this historic legislation, read visit the Thomas.gov, a research tool provided by the Library of Congress.  [Read HR 1424]

 2008 Election

ASAM Members: The 2008 Election documents will be distributed on October 20, 2008. Wait to receive the paper ballot containing your  membership number and ballot control number which is required to vote online.  [Vote]

 New Policies on Nicotine, Tobacco, and Clean Air

Nicotine is the psychoactive drug in tobacco. Regular use of tobacco products leads to addiction in a high proportion of users. Nicotine addiction is the most common form of addiction in the United States.  The National Survey on Drug Use and Health database shows that one of every three first time cigarette users becomes dependent. [New Policies]