ASAM Practice Pearls
ASAM Practice Pearls
ASAM Education
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Addiction Medicine
33 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Introduction
Expert Introduction and Initial Start with AI
The Landscape of AI in Addiction Care
AI Assists Clinicians Might Not Realize They Are Using
AI for Search Tools and Scribes
Informed Consent for AI Tools
Patient’s Reception of AI in Care Conversations
AI for Progress Notes and Documentation
AI for Patient Advocacy Letters
Guidance for Adopting AI Tools
Advice for Early-Career Health Care Providers
Approaching AI with Curiosity
Words of Advice
Conclusion and Additional Learning Opportunity
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In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar is joined by Drs. Sara Polley and Daniel Kaufman to explore highlights from their Annual Conference session, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Addiction Medicine. Together, they discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping addiction medicine, including the many ways AI is already being used in clinical care. The conversation focuses on informed consent, maintaining clinical judgment, and ethical considerations.