ASAM is seeking experts in behavioral addictions (eg, problem gambling, internet/social media addiction, problem gaming, compulsive sex, pornography addiction, and food addition) to serve as Editors for the Fourth Edition of The ASAM Criteria®, Behavioral Addictions Volume. Editors serve on the editorial team and chair writing groups. Applications will be accepted through May 30, 2025.

It is expected committee work would entail up to 10 hours of work per month. Intensity of committee work will vary across the stages of development. We would anticipate on average 5-6 hours per month.

Timeline: summer/early fall 2025 – end of 2027 anticipated.

Please note that we ask for an updated CV as part of this application.

Expectations:

  • Attend regular editorial calls
  • Support development of a framework document, which provides a high level overview of the principles of managing behavioral addiction and how the addiction treatment system can be organized to serve patients with these conditions
  • Chair a writing group
  • Provide feedback on 3-4 chapters
  • Provide quality asynchronous feedback

Questions? Email us at asamcriteria@asam.org

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Have you previously applied for an ASAM Criteria 4th Edition editorial or writing group?

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* 4. Professional Credentials/Designations (e.g., DO, MCR, FASAM)

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* 5. Primary place of employment

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* 6. Professional title/position

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* 7. Do you specialize in a particular behavioral addiction? Select all that apply.

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* 8. What is your experience with utilizing The ASAM Criteria? Please be specific. If you selected any specializations in the prior question, please include them in your answer as appropriate.

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* 9. What is your experience with treating behavioral addictions?

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* 10. What are the most critical issues you would like to see addressed in the Behavioral Addictions Volume of The ASAM Criteria?

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* 11. What is your experience with literature review methods? (e.g., completed a systematic review on the topic of substance use and treatment planning)

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* 12. What is your experience with editing and writing? (e.g., experience writing peer-reviewed publications, grant-writing, chapters/books, etc.)

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* 13. Can you commit to 10 hours per month for committee work?

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* 14. Are you currently a member of ASAM?

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* 15. Do you currently serve on any ASAM committees? (This is for informational purposes only and not a requirement for participation.)

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* 16. Please upload your most recent CV. If you experience issues uploading, please email your CV to asamcriteria@asam.org with the subject "Behavioral Volume Editor Application CV".

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* 17. If not chosen for an editor position, would you like to be considered for a writing group position?

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