01. ASAM. American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Third Edition, 2013. A copy of this manual is available by mail at the American Society of Addiction Medicine, 4601 North Park Ave., Suite 101, Chevy Chase, MD 20815; by telephone and fax, (301) 656-3920 and (301) 656-3815 (fax); or on the internet at http://www.asam.org. (7-1-16) see full law

A participant who is eligible for substance use disorders services administered by the Department can choose a substance use disorders service provider from the approved list of Network Treatment Providers for services needed. Treatment services must be within the recommended level of care according to ASAM based on the individual’s needs identified in the assessment and resulting individualized service plan. A participant within the criminal justice system may have a limited number of providers from which to choose. (7-1-16) see full law