Chapter 6

Question 1

ASAM Levels

Answer 1

1. Outpatient
2. Intensive outpatient or Partial Hospitalization (main difference between the two is just more hours for Partial Hospitalization; 9am-3pm activities and group therapy)
3. Medically monitored inpatient
4. Medically managed inpatient

Question 2

ASAM Dimensions of severity:

Answer 2

1. Acute Intoxication/withdrawal potential
2. Medical
3. Emotional/behavioral
4. Tx resistance
5. Relapse potential
6. Recovery environment