ASAM Practice Pearls
ASAM Practice Pearls
ASAM Education
Advanced Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
26 minutes Posted May 18, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Introduction
Prevalence and Risk
Assessment Tools and Common Pitfalls
Escalating Pharmacological Strategy
Intubation Decisions and ICU Considerations
Key Takeaways
Conclusion and Additional Learning Opportunity
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In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor is joined by Drs. Tessa Steel and Melissa Weimer to discuss highlights from their Annual Conference session, Advanced Management of Alcohol Withdrawal: Case-Based, Evidence-Informed Solutions. Together, they explore the challenges of managing severe and resistant alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), effective assessment tools, escalation strategies, and care considerations for high-risk or medically complex patients.