Public Comment on Behavioral Addiction
ASAM is seeking input on its draft framework for the Behavioral Addiction Volume of the Fourth Edition of The ASAM Criteria®. Feedback received during the public comment period will be instrumental in refining the Framework for the volume. Comments must be submitted through the online submission form by November 20 in order to be considered.
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