The Basics
How many broad levels of care are in ASAM 4?
What are four?
This dimension addresses intoxication, withdrawal, and addiction medication needs.
What is Dimension 1?
Levels x.7 and Level 4 are considered this type of care.
What is medically managed care?
A risk rating of 0 means this.
What is no specific needs?
A patient has:
D1: 0; D2: 0; D3 ANY; D4: B (2.1); D5: 0
What level of care is indicated?
What is Level 2.1?
This assessment determines the recommended level of care at admission.
What is the Level of Care Assessment?
This dimension addresses psychiatric and cognitive conditions.
What is Dimension 3?
Levels x.1 and x.5 are considered this type of care.
What is clinically managed care?
A risk rating of ANY means this.
What is any level of care is appropriate?
A patient has:
D1: EVAL; D3: 3.5 COE; All others lower
What level of care is indicated?
What is Level 3.5 COE?
ASAM promotes this type of assessment across biomedical, psychological, and social domains.
What is multidimensional assessment?
This dimension assesses likelihood of risky substance use and related behaviors.
What is Dimension 4?
This level supports long-term remission monitoring.
What is Level 1.0?
Risk ratings indicate the minimum ______ required for safe treatment.
What is level of care?
A patient has:
D1: 3.7; All other dimensions lower
What level of care is indicated?
What is Level 3.7?
(Stop early rule — medically managed.)
These criteria guide movement to a more or less intensive level of care.
What are Transition and Continued Service Criteria?
This dimension focuses on ability to function, safety, and support in the environment.
What is Dimension 5?
All programs must be at least this regarding co-occurring conditions.
What is co-occurring capable?
True or False: The overall level of care is determined by averaging risk ratings.
What is False?
A patient has:
D3: 2.5 COE; D4: 3.1; D5: 3.1
What level of care is indicated?
What is Level 3.1?
(Residential level overrides 2.5 COE.)
If Level 4 is required in Dimensions 1–3, the assessment can do this.
What is stop and transfer immediately?
This dimension focuses on barriers, preferences, and motivation.
What is Dimension 6?
If a patient needs residential care plus enhanced mental health capability, the designation includes this.
What is COE?
The overall recommendation is determined by this rule.
What is the highest minimum level indicated across subdimensions?
A patient has:
D4: 3.5; D5: B (3.1); D3: ANY
What level of care is indicated?
What is Level 3.5?