The Alabama Society of Addiction Medicine (ALSAM) is a nonprofit organization, whose purpose is to protect and enhance the public health. One of the ways that ALSAM achieves its purpose is by providing educational opportunities for the healthcare professionals and the general public, in order to relate the latest advancements in the field of addiction medicine.
Each year, ALSAM hosts a scientific conference designed to educate addiction treatment professionals throughout the state in the latest evidence based advancements in the field of addiction medicine. Providers from various treatment approaches are able to come together and collaborate in the effort of creating an integrated-multidisciplinary approach. It is through this collaboration and integration that our members can help patients choose the correct therapies or combination of therapies to serve their unique needs.
ALSAM recognizes that there is no “one size fits all approach” in addiction medicine. In fact, there are many paths to recovery. It is the assignment of the addiction medicine professional to help patients navigate the evidence based treatment options in order to find the right path for each individual.
Another way that ALSAM fulfills its purpose is through a threefold effort of fighting the disease of addiction at various stages of the problem.