American Society of Addiction Medicine

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American Society of Addiction Medicine

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is a professional medical society representing over 6,000 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.

Pronunciation

A-MER-ican So-ci-ety of Ad-dic-tion Med-i-cine

Etymology

The term "American Society of Addiction Medicine" is derived from the organization's focus and location. "American" refers to the United States, where the organization is based. "Society" denotes a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction. "Addiction Medicine" refers to the medical specialty that deals with the treatment of addiction.

Related Terms

  • Addiction Medicine: A medical specialty that deals with the treatment of addiction.
  • Addiction: A brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
  • Medicine: The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
  • Physician: A professional who practices medicine.
  • Clinician: A health care professional who works as a primary care giver of patients in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, clinic, or patient's home.
  • Prevention: Measures taken to prevent diseases.
  • Treatment: Management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
  • Research: Systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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