AUDIENCE: ALL LEVELS

Alcohol Education

Explore courses and clinical resources designed to support healthcare professionals in reducing heavy drinking, minimizing alcohol-related harms, and initiating treatment for alcohol use disorder.


About the Education

Heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD) present significant and interconnected public health challenges in the United States. There are evidence-based treatments, including non-pharmacological interventions, medications, and preventive care options. Understanding these options can improve patient outcomes. 

Discover courses and resources designed to fit into busy clinical schedules and support learners at every stage of practice. Build new skills, strengthen existing knowledge, and enhance patient care through practical, evidence-based education.  

Featured Education

  • Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 2-hour, self-paced online course equips healthcare professionals with practical tools to identify unhealthy alcohol use, engage patients in nonjudgmental conversations, and implement evidence-based strategies to reduce alcohol-related morbidity and mortality.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - Free!
      • Regular Member - Free!
      • Retired - Free!
      • Early Career Physician - Free!
      • Resident - Free!
      • Student - Free!
      • Associate - Free!
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - Free!
      • Emeritus Member - Free!
      • Provisional Member - Free!
      • Fellow Member - Free!
      • Honorary Member - Free!
      • CRT Member - Free!
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  • Contains 9 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 4-hour introductory course provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of Alcohol Use Disorder, with a focus on treatment in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $139
      • Regular Member - $99
      • Retired - $99
      • Early Career Physician - $99
      • Resident - $69
      • Student - $69
      • Associate - $69
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $99
      • Emeritus Member - $99
      • Provisional Member - $99
      • Fellow Member - $99
      • Honorary Member - $99
      • CRT Member - $99
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  • Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 2-hour, self-paced online course equips healthcare professionals with practical tools to identify unhealthy alcohol use, engage patients in nonjudgmental conversations, and implement evidence-based strategies to reduce alcohol-related morbidity and mortality.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - Free!
      • Regular Member - Free!
      • Retired - Free!
      • Early Career Physician - Free!
      • Resident - Free!
      • Student - Free!
      • Associate - Free!
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - Free!
      • Emeritus Member - Free!
      • Provisional Member - Free!
      • Fellow Member - Free!
      • Honorary Member - Free!
      • CRT Member - Free!
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  • Contains 9 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 4-hour introductory course provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of Alcohol Use Disorder, with a focus on treatment in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $139
      • Regular Member - $99
      • Retired - $99
      • Early Career Physician - $99
      • Resident - $69
      • Student - $69
      • Associate - $69
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $99
      • Emeritus Member - $99
      • Provisional Member - $99
      • Fellow Member - $99
      • Honorary Member - $99
      • CRT Member - $99
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  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity examines the prevalence of continued substance use in the United States among adults who self-identified as being in recovery, including demographic and psychosocial factors. Since many adults in recovery continue to use substances, such as alcohol and cannabis, treatment and recovery services may enhance participation and effectiveness by accommodating goals that do not require complete abstinence.

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      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - Free!
      • Retired - Free!
      • Early Career Physician - Free!
      • Resident - Free!
      • Student - Free!
      • Associate - Free!
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - Free!
      • Emeritus Member - Free!
      • Provisional Member - Free!
      • Fellow Member - Free!
      • Honorary Member - Free!
      • CRT Member - Free!
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  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This one-hour, on-demand, journal article-based activity explores liver injuries linked to medications used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), based on findings from the Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network (DILIN) study. The activity reviews clinical patterns, implicated drugs, and outcomes, offering insights that can inform safer prescribing practices and monitoring strategies in the care of individuals with AUD.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - Free!
      • Retired - Free!
      • Early Career Physician - Free!
      • Resident - Free!
      • Student - Free!
      • Associate - Free!
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - Free!
      • Emeritus Member - Free!
      • Provisional Member - Free!
      • Fellow Member - Free!
      • Honorary Member - Free!
      • CRT Member - Free!
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  • Contains 64 Product(s)

    This 75-hour on-demand conference includes 64 sessions highlighting best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in addiction medicine from leading experts in the field.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $759
      • Regular Member - $569
      • Retired - $569
      • Early Career Physician - $569
      • Resident - $379
      • Student - $379
      • Associate - $379
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $569
      • Emeritus Member - $569
      • Provisional Member - $569
      • Fellow Member - $569
      • Honorary Member - $569
      • CRT Member - $569
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  • Product not yet rated Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 56th Annual Conference addresses the mechanisms, current uses, and emerging evidence for GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of substance use disorders, including nicotine, stimulants, and alcohol.

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      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29
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  • Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 56th Annual Conference addresses the prevalence and risks of alcohol use during pregnancy, management of acute withdrawal, and evidence-based treatment strategies for alcohol use disorder in the perinatal period.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29
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  • Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 56th Annual Conference addresses current research priorities in addiction medicine, emerging areas for future funding, and the value of collaboration between scientific and clinical communities to enhance care and health equity.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29
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  • Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 56th Annual Conference addresses key aspects of alcohol use, including standard drink sizes, signs and risks of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, and strategies for developing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans for alcohol use disorder.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - Free!
      • Regular Member - Free!
      • Retired - Free!
      • Early Career Physician - Free!
      • Resident - Free!
      • Student - Free!
      • Associate - Free!
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - Free!
      • Emeritus Member - Free!
      • Provisional Member - Free!
      • Fellow Member - Free!
      • Honorary Member - Free!
      • CRT Member - Free!
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  • Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 56th Annual Conference addresses the history and efficacy of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in treating AUD, dispelling common myths, and bridging the gap between clinical practice and self-help approaches, aiming to enhance providers' confidence in recommending AA as part of a holistic treatment plan, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and broader recovery success.

    • Register
      • Non-Member - $39
      • Regular Member - $29
      • Retired - $29
      • Early Career Physician - $29
      • Resident - $19
      • Student - $19
      • Associate - $19
      • ASAM Staff - Free!
      • International Member - $29
      • Emeritus Member - $29
      • Provisional Member - $29
      • Fellow Member - $29
      • Honorary Member - $29
      • CRT Member - $29
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