ASAM and CARF reshape addiction care with landmark treatment delivery certification

The American Society of Addiction Medicine and CARF International announced the pilot launch of a national certification program for addiction treatment programs that demonstrate the ability to deliver services consistent with established national guidelines for levels of care. “The importance of certification to the future of addiction medicine cannot be overstated,” said Kelly J Clark, MD, MBA, DFAPA, DFASAM, president of ASAM.