Recommendations for individualized treatment, potential services, modalities, resources, and interventions must be based on the ASAM national criteria multidimensional risk profile. Below is a brief overview on how to use the matrix to match the risk profile with type and intensity of service needs. The provider is responsible for referring to the ASAM criteria for the full matrix when applying the risk profile for recommendations. see full law

The following is based on the Adult Criteria of the Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) for the complete criteria. The Initial Adult Substance Use Disorder Assessment must be completed by a fully licensed clinician who is working within their scope of practice (i.e. training, experience, and/or education in substance use disorder treatment). see full law