The ASAM 51st Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science

This conference has been CANCELED.

?Discover new topics and explore new ideas at the nation's largest and premier session on addiction medicine. Promote your practice with updated science, research, and innovations in addiction medicine. This session will attain popularity with more technology, high-quality education, posters, awards, fun activities, and pre-conference offerings. Attend the conference and unite with over 2,500 of your colleagues over 5,200 feet above sea level.

Explore. Learn. Connect.
The ASAM 51st Annual symposium begins on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 5:30 pm with an opening welcome reception, and concludes on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 12:00 pm.

Three 8-hour pre-conference offerings are available on Thursday, April 2, 2020, from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm prior to the beginning of the Annual Conference for a separate registration fee.

Join Over 2,500 Addiction Medicine Colleagues in Colorado
The ASAM Annual Conference Headquarters hotel, the beautiful Gaylord Rockies, is ideally outlined for learning, networking, fun, and relaxation. The Gaylord Rockies reside on the edge of the magnificent Front Range offering a scenic view of the Rocky Mountains. After a day of engaging and informative sessions, unwind in the tranquil and rustic setting of the hotel or enjoy many of the resort's restaurants and amenities. 

The hotel is 10 minutes from the Denver International Airport in Aurora, Colorado, the gateway to the Rockies. Aurora is filled with unique attractions, one-of-a-kind activities, and the food-centric Stanley Marketplace.

Targeted Audience
Healthcare professionals who are committed to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment and care, including:
• Physicians and Clinicians
• Researchers and Academics
• Residents, Fellows, and Students
• Counselors and Policymakers

Accreditation:
CME for Annual Conference and Three Pre-Conference Offerings 
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is authorized by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to present continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Addiction Medicine characterizes the following live activities for a maximum of the respective AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™.
• The ASAM 51st Annual Conference: 20 Credits
• The ASAM Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine: A Live Workshop: 8 Credits
• The ASAM Pain and Addiction: Common Threads Course XXI: 8 Credits
• The ASAM Motivational Interviewing Workshop: 8 Credits

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the conference, a participant should be able to:
• Recognize and explain the recent developments affecting the science, policy, and clinical practice of addiction medicine.
• Distinguish the presented clinical guidelines/best practices with the participant's ongoing practice and know strengths or gaps.
• Examine new research and science to develop practical applications for treatment or further research.
• Define novel or upcoming policy changes and identify implications or areas for provider involvement.
• Create a network of professionals or a set of resources that can be used to support the participant's practice.