Integrating Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder into Residential SUD Treatment

Integrating Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder into Residential SUD Treatment

Online Module

Created: June 2026

Overview 

This educational module aims to increase knowledge and practical application of medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) within residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment settings. It addresses common misconceptions, clinical and organizational barriers, and evidence-based strategies for integrating MAUD into comprehensive, recovery-oriented residential care. The module emphasizes person-centered approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuity of care to support successful implementation. The goal is to equip learners with the knowledge and confidence to effectively incorporate MAUD into residential treatment programs, improving access, engagement, and treatment outcomes for individuals with AUD.

The target audience for this activity includes all clinical healthcare professionals. 

This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills; Medical Knowledge and Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Systems-based practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to: 

1. Describe the role of MAUD in AUD treatment, including key terminology, FDA-approved options, and its place in ASAM Levels of Care and residential programs. 
2. Apply screening and assessment strategies to identify AUD and polysubstance use and to guide MAUD selection based on patient characteristics. 
3. Discuss how MAUD can be used in residential settings, accounting for indications, contraindications, and common clinical barriers. 
4. Assess cost, access, and reimbursement factors that affect MAUD initiation and continuation. 
5. Develop continuity of care and discharge plans to ensure ongoing MAUD access and coordination with outpatient providers. 
6. Integrate evidence-based strategies in MAUD discussions with patients and multidisciplinary teams, analyzing and addressing stigma, staff resistance, and adherence challenges. 

Registration

This education is made available for free to all learners through grant funding by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant number 1H79TI086771-03 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Cancellations

All cancellation requests must be made in writing to pcssmaud@asam.org within 90 days of registration. Automatic cancellations and notifications will be made for any course with a live-activity component that has been cancelled.

Registration Deadline: 08/30/2027

Close Access Date: 09/30/2027

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
2. Click View Course to complete the on-demand module.
3. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 2 out of 3 questions correctly.
4. Click Complete GPRA Survey to complete the SAMHSA GPRA Survey.
5. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable presenter feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
7. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate.
8. For Pharmacists ONLY: Complete the task entitled "Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Required for Pharmacists)". Pharmacists must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate via the Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information survey within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information. Courses offering CPE Credit will indicate the amount of credit available for pharmacists on the Credits & Disclosure Tab.

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Accreditation & Credits

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits Available

• Physicians: 1.0 Credits
• Nurses & NPs: 1.0 Nursing Contact Hours
• PAs: 1.0 Credits
• NP/PA Pharmacology Hour: .25
• Pharmacists: 1.0 Credits
• Social Workers: 1.0 Credits
• Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1.0 Credits
• Certified Counselors: 1.0 NBCC Contact Hour

American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. · NAADAC: 1.5 CE Credits

• NAADAC: 1.0 CE Credits

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)

This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

• ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 1.0 Lifelong Learning 
• ABIM MOC Points: 1.0 Medical Knowledge | 1.0 Patient Safety 
• ABP MOC: 1.0 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
• ABS Continuing Certification: 1.0 Accredited CME

Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.

• American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.

See the attached pdf for a list of disclosures.