New ASAM Implementation Guide for hospital and ED substance use disorder care

Between 2014-2018, 11.9% of inpatient hospitalizations and 9.4% of emergency department visits were for patients with SUD. The toll of not treating SUD is enormous, with high rates of premature discharge, cost and mortality after discharge, the American Society of Addiction Medicine emphasized. It has updated The ASAM Criteria to include standards for general hospitals. Also note ASAM leadership elections.