Medical Director, Addiction Psychiatrist Mental Health Partners, Colorado
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Define opportunities and limitations around ASAM 3.2 WM level of care.
Describe real world challenges in applying medical standards to "social detox" that maximizes safety while preserving access for the underserved for whom ASAM 3.2 WM may be the only option outside of an emergency department.
Review a practicing model to expand medical services within an ASAM 3.2 WM program to address gaps within community ASAM WM continuums and thus reducing costly emergency department visits.