ASAM Level 1.0
Outpatient addiction treatment services providing less than 9 hours of programming per week, typically including individual and group counseling.
Full Definition
ASAM Level 1.0 represents the lowest intensity of formal addiction treatment in the American Society of Addiction Medicine's continuum of care model. This level of care provides fewer than 9 hours of treatment services per week and is appropriate for individuals who have sufficient recovery capital and social support to maintain abstinence while living in the community. Services typically include individual counseling, group therapy, psychoeducation, and care coordination. Clients at this level generally have stable housing, employment, and minimal withdrawal risk, making intensive supervision unnecessary.
Usage
Usage note: Part of the standardized ASAM level of care system; distinguish from higher intensity levels by hours of service.
In Context
- "The client stepped down to ASAM Level 1.0 care after successfully completing six weeks of intensive outpatient programming." — Treatment planning note
- "Insurance authorization was obtained for 12 weeks of ASAM Level 1.0 services consisting of weekly individual sessions and bi-weekly group therapy." — Utilization review documentation