2025 American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Region VI Conference

2025 American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Region VI Conference is organized by Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine (WISAM), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and will be held from Sep 25 - 26, 2025 at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Description:
The Region VI Conference themed "One Region, One Mission: Integrating Medical and Psychosocial Approaches to Addiction" is designed for professionals across disciplines who work in addiction treatment and prevention, including physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, mental health and substance abuse counselors, recovery coaches, law enforcement, public health workers.

Pre-Conference Courses
We will be offering two pre-conference courses, that will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Pre-Conference Options:
1. Substance Use Disorder Bootcamp
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (includes lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Pre-Conference Rate: $20 per person

This training aims to enhance confidence and competencies related to the management of substance use disorders in general medical settings. Through case-based and interactive didactic content, the workshop will explore issues related to assessment, monitoring, prevention, and management in the setting of unhealthy substance use.

This course will be especially helpful for clinicians in primary care settings who wish to expand knowledge related to the medical management of opioid and alcohol use disorders.

2. Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts Course from ASAM
10:00 am - 3:00 pm (includes lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Pre-Conference Rate: $20 per person (This covers the cost of lunch)

This course is designed for medical providers practicing addiction medicine who interact with treatment courts and the justice system. Clinicians will explore the complexities of treating justice-involved individuals and apply practical strategies through case-based learning to enhance collaboration, advocate for evidence-based care, and improve coordination with community resources.

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment for clients/participants first engaging in treatment courts.
• Describe the purpose, structure, and effectiveness of treatment courts.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of treatment court team members.
• Identify ways to partner with treatment courts in your own community.
• Communicate with patients about legal involvement in a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing way.
• Discuss the potential benefits and risks of completing release of information for treatment court to receive treatment records.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of medical providers within treatment court settings.
• Advocate effectively for access to evidence-based treatment with treatment court team members.
• Apply best clinical and partnership practices to case examples of patients who are engaged in treatment court and addiction treatment.