In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor hosts Dr. Sarah Wakeman to discuss substance use care in the emergency department, sharing highlights from ASAM’s new implementation guide for hospital and emergency department (ED) substance use disorder (SUD) care. Together, they explore the gap between evidence-based addiction treatment and current hospital/ED practice, how frontline non-specialist clinicians can provide effective SUD care, practical implementation models, and how to build seamless care transitions from the ED to ongoing treatment.

The Gap in ED and Hospital Addiction Care

Setting Realistic Expectations for Frontline Clinicians

Critical Elements of Care for Non-specialists

Closing the Feedback Loop: Sharing Success Stories

Conclusion and Additional Learning Opportunity

Enhancing Addiction Care Through Care Touchpoints

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