Policy Rounds
Short, educational briefs examining the latest policies shaping addiction medicine. The "Policy Rounds" series is for educational purposes only and does not reflect the official public policy of ASAM.
Improving Access to Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Federally Qualified Health Centers
FQHCs may be uniquely positioned to close OUD treatment gaps impacting underserved populations, including those who are uninsured or publicly insured and those who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. This brief explores the role of FQHCs in OUD treatment and considerations for expanding access to methadone through these centers.
Recovery Residences and The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition
This brief provides an overview of recovery residence types, including Clinical Recovery Residences (RR Type C Programs), which offer peer-based recovery support, recovery support services, life skills development, and clinical addiction treatment. These programs are most aligned with The ASAM Criteria Level 3.1: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Treatment.
Involuntary Civil Commitment of People with Substance Use Disorders
ICC for SUD is on the rise — it’s currently legalized in 34 states and DC. This brief evaluates the current research on ICC, arguments for and against it, and the outcomes of existing ICC programs for people with SUD.
Federal and State Nicotine/Tobacco Policy
Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death. Progress in reducing smoking rates and related deaths is driven by federal and state policy actions, which are outlined in this brief.
Psychedelics
There's growing scientific and public interest in the potential use of psychedelics in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, and policymakers have already started to reform the legal/regulatory landscape. This brief summarizes psychedelic use in the U.S., its potential role in treating SUD, recent federal/state policy actions, and implications for addiction medicine clinicians.
Patient Review and Restriction Programs (PRRPs)
These lock-in programs are utilization management techniques used by public and private health insurers to restrict beneficiaries to a single designated provider, pharmacy, or both. This brief covers how they're used and their impacts on patient access to medications for addiction treatment.
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