Assessing Patient Behavioral Health (BH) Needs

Overview of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Options

For initial treatment, providers should first consider American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 0.5, Level 1, and Level 2 programs.

Connecting patients to early treatment and intervention will increase the chance of a full recovery and reduce the need for residential/inpatient treatment. Please see the section  About the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria for more information. To learn more about local SUD treatment options, visit your state Department of Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder website.