Certification: Certification in Addiction Medicine (ABPM)

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Physicians certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) have demonstrated through their by education, experience and passing a comprehensive examination that they have the requisite knowledge and skills to provide prevention, screening, intervention and treatment for addiction and substance use disorders. Addiction can involve alcohol, tobacco and illegal and prescription medications. Addiction medicine physicians can recognize and treat the physical and psychiatric complications of addiction and substance use disorders.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 10 Year(s)
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.