The American Society of Addiction Medicine Dimensions and Levels of Care correspond well with the physiological and psychological basis to Addictions Treatment overall.

More then than simply a matter of physiology, the psychological necessarily ensures sustainability, as it comes to overcoming Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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As the clinical presentation would include either overt INTOXIFICATION and/or RISK FOR WITHDRAWAL, there is also a corresponding risk for RELAPSE and ONGOING USE.

Implicitly this risk thus reduces the efficacy of Level 1 Outpatient Care absent Medication Assist Treatments, such as that of combining psychological counseling with prescribed Buprenorphine and Naloxone.

With an immediate reduction in the use of opioids, the body is given much needed time to physically, cognitive, and psycho-socially recover.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 1.0 is Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment for all Substance Related and Addictive Disorders.

For a diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder, American Psychiatric Association - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (APA-DSM), the choice of whether to recommend a Medication Assist Treatment option with Outpatient care comes down to the sound estimation of the RELAPSE potential for this, the MOST addicted category of substance in America today.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

[email protected].

Continued examination of the American Society of Addiction Medicine criterion of care, across all levels and dimensions of assessment, and recommendation for treatment.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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Combining the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, criterion with that of the American Society of Addiction Medicine criterion for appropriate levels of care, provides the best determination of where treatment begins for Opioid Abuse and Dependence.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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Interpretation of the findings associated with the diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder, speaks greatly, to not only the course or progression of disorder, but also appropriate intervention and recovery.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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Recognize the symptoms of Opioid MISUSE, according to the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, personalized implications, along with present avenues of credible care and treatment.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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Being honest and truthful is the only viable means to finding good answers and solutions in life. Self-destruction and oftentimes death follow lying to self. To live drug and alcohol-free requires one find courage enough to follow the facts to the only true answer; being true to yourself.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

[email protected].

How to know if you are a drug addict, based upon the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders.

What it is to be an Addict, with treatment implications in mind.

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Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

[email protected].