NPA Q1 2026

Medicine | Evidence-Based Medicine

The ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine 4th Edition Author: Abigail J. Herron, Tim K. Brennan, Annie Lévesque Description Published by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine, 4th Edition, serves as a comprehensive yet streamlined reference for healthcare professionals treating patients with substance use disorders. Derived from the 7th Edition of ASAM’s Principles of Addiction Medicine , this vital resource, edited by physicians Abigail J. Herron, Tim K. Brennan, and Annie Lévesque, presents the collective expertise of hundreds of leading authorities in addiction medicine in a concise, accessible format. While both ASAM Essentials and ASAM Principles serve as authoritative resources, Essentials offers a streamlined presentation — distilling each chapter into high-yield clinical guidance that enables busy healthcare professionals to integrate substance use disorder treatment into routine practice. Enhanced learning features, including key points and end-of-chapter review questions, support comprehension and help readers reinforce and retain core concepts. Essentials is ideal for PCPs, psychiatrists, PAs, nurses, and other health professionals seeking quick access to evidence-based clinical guidance for treating substance use disorders in everyday practice. Residents, addiction medicine, and psychiatry fellows will find this book invaluable for preparing for certification examinations. Like the Principles , this title features contributions from over 300 experts in medicine, research, and public health, making it a highly authoritative resource. Features • Authoritative content derived from ASAM’s Principles of Addiction Medicine , incorporating insights from hundreds of leading experts in addiction medicine, psychiatry, research, and public health • Abbreviated, streamlined text , including all 128 chapters from PAM, preserving high-yield content important to clinical practice and for board exams • Updated research and evidence-based practices , ensuring current, clinically relevant information for modern healthcare delivery • New chapters addressing critical contemporary topics, including social determinants of health, healthcare professional wellness, mindfulness-based and motivational treatment, and treatment considerations for special populations • Enhanced learning tools featuring key points, review questions, and suggested readings to facilitate knowledge retention and exam preparation

ISBN: 9781975220839 Specs: Page Count: 896 Publication: 27-02-2026

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in 12-03-2019 3rd Edition | ISBN: 9781975107956

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