September 20-22, 2012Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center

Nashville, Tennessee

ASAM REVIEW COURSE

IN ADDICTION MEDICINE

Continuing Medical Education Credits: The American Society of Addiction Medicine

is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing education activities.

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Essential Primer for Physicians and Health Care Professionals in Addition Medicine

ASAM Review Course in Addiction MedicineSeptember 20-22, 2012 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center | Nashville, TN

The ASAM Review Course is widely recognized as the essential primer for physicians and other health care professionals who are preparing for a career in addiction medicine, as well as for primary care providers who wish to increase their skills in identifying and managing patients whose medical problems are caused or exacerbated by substance use disorders.

The course features a three-day program of outstanding speakers. Over 500 professionals are expected for the 2012 course which is scheduled for Thursday, September 20 through Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center in Nashville, TN.

With well over 3,500 attendees over the years, ASAM’s Review Courses have had a major impact on advancing a common base of scientific knowledge among physicians and other health care professionals.

Who Should AttendThe ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine is designed to provide an up-to-date review of the core content of Addiction Medicine. It is appropriate for multiple audiences, including:

• Physicians who are planning to sit for the Certification/Recertification Examination in Addiction Medicine will find the course a highly effective adjunct to their preparations for the exam.

• Addiction specialists will find the Review Course a useful “refresher” because of its clinical orientation and focus on recent developments in addiction science and practice.

• Non-specialist physicians and other health care professionals will find in the course a succinct summary of the knowledge needed to identify and manage problems related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, which studies show are present in one of every 10 patients seen in primary care settings.

Program Topics• Epidemiology of and risk factors for substance use disorders • The neurobiology of addiction • Pharmacology of commonly abused drugs • Screening and brief intervention • Choosing and using pharmacotherapies • Behavioral therapies as part of an integrated approach to treatment • Twelve Step programs as part of the treatment plan • Managing co-occurring psychiatric disorders • Medical conditions and complications, including management of the addicted pregnant woman.

Plus Special Sessions on:

What to Expect of the Certification Exam: Test developers and recent examinees will explain how questions are developed, administered and scored; what to expect the day of the exam; and how to prepare.

Assessment Tools and the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria: Developers of the ASAM Criteria and the new Supplement on Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol Use Disorders will discuss use of the Criteria to organize treatment services, as well as to facilitate billing and payment.

Prescribing for Pain/Challenges in Pain Management: The emerging consensus on management of pain, particularly in patients at risk for or recovering from a substance use disorder, and how addiction specialists can help their primary care colleagues improve the care of all patients suffering from pain while minimizing the risk of addiction.

Physician Impairment and Recovery: Experts will explain how physician health programs operate and what the experience of recovering physicians teaches us about the nature of addiction, its treatment and recovery.

Educational ObjectivesIndividuals who complete the Review Course should be able to demonstrate knowledge of current clinical practice across the spectrum of Addiction Medicine, as evidenced by their ability to:

• Understand the neurobiology of addiction;

• Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals;

• Describe the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating the symptoms of addiction from those of other medical or psychiatric disorders;

• Explain the various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders, and describe the factors that should be considered in selecting a treatment modality to match a particular patient’s needs;

• Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse.

Course ScheduleWednesday, September 19, 2012 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration Desk Open

Thursday, September 20, 2012 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Desk Open

7:00 am - 8:00 am Mutual Help Meeting

8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

9:00 am - 9:15 am Welcome and Acknowledgements

9:15 am - 10:15 am The Epidemiology of Alcohol & Drug Use Disorders

10:15 am - 10:30 am Refreshment Break

10:30 am - 10:45 am The Neurobiology of Addiction

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch: Ask the Faculty

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Screening, Assessment & Brief Intervention

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Psychiatric Comorbidities

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Refreshment Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Medical Comorbidities

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Maternal/Child Issues in Addiction: Pregnancy & More

5:15 pm - 5:30 pm Announcements & Review of the Day

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Break

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Prescribing for Pain/Challenges in Pain Management

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Optional Session: Preparing for the Certification/Recertification Exam

9:00 pm -10:00 pm Mutual Help Meeting

Note: The order of presentations and session titles may vary

Friday, September 21, 2012 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Desk Open

7:00 am - 8:00 am Mutual Help Meeting

8:00 am - 8:45 am Continental Breakfast

8:45 am - 9:00 am Overview of Day 2

9:00 am - 10:30 am Alcohol

10:30 am - 10:45 am Refreshment Break

10:45 am - 1:45 pm Sedative-Hypnotics

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch: Principles of Detoxification

1:00 pm- 2:00 pm Marijuana

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Opioid Pharmacology

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Refreshment Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Opioid Agonist Therapies

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Clinical Uses of Drug Testing

5:15 pm - 5:30 pm Review of the Day

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Break

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Physician Impairment: What Does It Teach Us About Addiction & Recovery

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Assessment Tools and the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mutual Help Meeting

Saturday, September 22, 2012 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Registration Desk Open

7:00 am - 8:00 am Mutual Help Meeting

8:00 am - 8:45 am Continental Breakfast

8:45 am - 9:00 am Overview of Day 3

9:00 am -10:30 am Psychosocial & Other Non-Pharmacologic Therapies

10:30 am - 10:45 am Refreshment Break

10:45 am - 11:45 am Twelve Step Programs

11:45 am - 12:00 pm Break

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch & Guest Lecture: The Future of Addiction Treatment

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tobacco

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Stimulants

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Refreshment Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Dissociatives, Hallucinogens, Steroids & Inhalants

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Appreciations, Wrap up and Adjournment

Course MaterialsASAM’s textbook, Principles of Addiction Medicine, Fourth Edition, is the basic reference text for the Review Course. Speakers will refer to and draw from this text often as part of their presentations. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, the 1,570-page hardcover volume is priced at $205; it can be ordered online at http://www.lww.com/product/?978-0-7817-7477-2. Copies also will be available for purchase at the Review Course. As a supplement to Principles, participants will receive a printed syllabus onsite at the course.

NEW THIS YEAR - Attendees receive access to the Interactive Exam Preparation (IEP), an internet-based learning tool that includes study material and competency test questions to help prepare examinees in an interactive engaging format. The IEP can be accessed through supported mobile devices and tablets and allows users to bookmark pages, highlight text, and take notes about key points for future reference as well as mark sections complete so they can focus study time appropriately, available to the paid registrants at no extra cost.

NEW THIS YEAR - ASAM provides audio capture of the entire course synced with the course slides and posted to the ASAM e-Live Learning Center, available to the paid registrants 24/7 at no extra cost.

Hotel ReservationsGAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONFERENCE, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

A limited number of rooms are being held at the special conference rate of $164 single/double occupancy. Rates are subject to all applicable taxes. To receive the conference rate, reservations must be made on or before August 28, 2012.

For reservations, call the hotel’s toll-free number at 1-866-972-6779 and refer to American Society of Addiction Medicine Review Course.

The Gaylord Opryland is all about the experience - and creating the kind of memories that last a lifetime. Whether you’re on vacation with the family or on a business trip, you’ll be amazed at the endless opportunities to explore exciting dining experiences, world-class spa and shopping and the legendary sounds of the Grand Ole Opry. And it’s all within a short walk from your room.

For questions about registration or the hotel contact: meetings@asam.org

For questions about the course, faculty or CME contact: education@asam.org

REGISTRATION - Register online at: www.asam.org, click the Education tab, then select 2012 Review Course in Addiction Medicine.

Or you may complete the registration form and mail or fax it to ASAM.

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Please make checks or money order payable to: (please note new mailing address)AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINEand mail to: ASAM Review Course P.O. Box 96118 Washington, DC 20090-6118

Refunds and Cancellations: Cancellations received on or before August 31, 2012 will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after August 31, 2012.

Special Needs: Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services as identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact ASAM Meetings at meetings@asam.org. Please put “Special Needs” in the subject line.

$625 ASAM member $725 ASAM member

$725 Nonmember physician $825 Nonmember physician

$625 Non-physician professional $725 Non-physician professional

$300 Resident [with documentation] $300 Resident [with documentation]

$75 Medical Students [with documentation] $75 Medical Students [with documentation]

$300 Daily Fee: (please indicate day(s) attending) $400 Daily Fee: (please indicate day(s) attending)

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ASAM REVIEW COURSE IN ADDICTION MEDICINESeptember 20-22, 2012

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference CenterNashville, Tennessee

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Course Planning CommitteePaul H. Earley, MD, FASAM, Co-Chair Early Consultancy, LLC, Atlanta, GA

Petros Levounis, MD, MA, FASAM, Co-Chair The Addiction Institute of New York, NY

Margaret Kotz, DO Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Shannon C. Miller, MD, FASAM University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH

Edwin A. Salsitz, MD, FASAM Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY

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