Virtual Webinar On-Demand

Thinking About ASAM: When Does a Patient Need Detox?

Presented by Steve Carleton, LCSW, CAS
1.25 CE Hours Clinical , Substance Abuse
Thinking About ASAM: When Does a Patient Need Detox?

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Date & Time

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify 3 ASAM criteria for medical detox and apply case examples.

  • Compare the data on detox services and treatment completion outcomes in different levels of care.

  • Describe three needs of detox patients related to the substance of choice and treatment history.

  • Critique the current state of detox services and describe one better model for providing these services.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this presentation is to understand the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for medical detox and dispel myths about working with clients experiencing substance abuse.

Description

In this presentation, we will review the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for medical detox and learn the key indicators that predict its need. For many, the fear and discomfort of withdrawals perpetuate substance use well beyond the decision to change. The standards for detox within the addiction industry have always included a degree of suffering. Examples of patient experiences and data will be shared that demonstrate the benefits in offering humane and appropriate services to those trying to engage in recovery. Proactive and compassionate detox services improve outcomes and treatment completion for patients. By the end of this presentation, the audience will understand the criteria for medical detox and dispel myths about this population.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Steve Carleton, LCSW, CAS

Prior to being the Chief Clinical Officer at Gallus Medical Detox Centers, Steve worked in the Department of Veterans Affairs for ten years. He is a PTSD and substance use disorder expert with over 16 years of experience in and around addiction. Steve is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. He teaches Intersections of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Trauma along with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, Motivational Interviewing, and Assessment Skills Using DSM-5 and more.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Gallus Medical Detox Centers