ASAM CONTINUUM
ASAM Criteria-based level of care assessment tool for substance use disorder treatment placement.
Category
ASAM Assessment for Substance Use Disorder
Products
ASAM Continuum CredibleInSync
Product Summary
ASAM CONTINUUM is a validated, computer-guided assessment software built on the ASAM Criteria, 3rd Edition. It supports clinicians in conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The tool generates DSM-5-TR diagnoses, severity ratings, and level of care recommendations, streamlining treatment planning and utilization management. It integrates with EMRs and is widely adopted across behavioral health systems.
Product Official Name
ASAM CONTINUUM
Capabilities
- Biopsychosocial assessment across 6 ASAM Criteria dimensions
- DSM-5-TR SUD diagnosis and severity scoring
- ASI, CIWA, and CINA scoring
- Level of care recommendations
- Summary and narrative reports
- EMR integration
- Reassessment and longitudinal tracking
- CO-Triage for rapid provisional placement
Vendor Overview
Marketing Information
ASAM CONTINUUM improves patient outcomes by standardizing assessments and matching individuals to the most appropriate level of care. It reduces no-shows, enhances engagement, and supports compliance with Medicaid 1115 waivers and SAMHSA block grants. The CO-Triage tool enables rapid screening and referral, improving access and care coordination.
When to Use the Product
- During intake for SUD and co-occurring conditions
- For prior authorization and utilization review
- To meet regulatory and funding requirements
- For reassessment and treatment planning
- In behavioral health and addiction treatment programs
ASAM Co-Triage InSync
Product Summary
A brief, computer‑guided level of care triage tool used to rapidly assess substance use treatment needs across the six ASAM Criteria dimensions and generate a provisional level of care recommendation. ASAM CO‑Triage is a short, structured screening tool designed to quickly evaluate individuals with substance use disorders and co‑occurring conditions. It guides the user through focused questions aligned with the six ASAM Criteria dimensions to identify urgent clinical needs and determine an initial, provisional level of care recommendation.
The CO‑Triage assessment is intended for fast intake environments and can be administered by clinical or non‑clinical personnel. It is used to determine whether a person may require withdrawal management, medically enhanced services, or placement in a particular treatment level. CO‑Triage results can be used to route individuals to a more comprehensive assessment when necessary.
Product Official Name
ASAM CO‑Triage
Capabilities
- Rapid, structured screening across all six ASAM Criteria dimensions
- Identification of immediate clinical needs including withdrawal risk, co‑occurring issues, and biomedical concerns
- Provisional level of care recommendation to guide early treatment placement
- Suitable for administration by clinical and non‑clinical staff
- Useful in high‑throughput environments such as intake centers, crisis teams, call centers, or justice‑involved settings
- Ability to support a transition to a full ASAM assessment when required
- Generates a summary reflecting key dimensional findings to support referral decisions
Vendor Overview
Marketing Information
ASAM CO‑Triage provides organizations with a rapid method of determining an individual’s provisional treatment needs at the point of first contact. By identifying risk areas early and recommending an initial level of care, the tool reduces delays in referral, improves intake efficiency, and enhances the likelihood that individuals are guided to an appropriate treatment setting.
Because it can be administered by trained non‑specialists, CO‑Triage is widely used in settings where immediate clinical decision‑making is required but full assessments are not feasible during initial contact. It also serves as a standardized entry point for systems of care that require consistent, criteria‑based triage.
When to Use the Product
During first contact with individuals presenting with substance use concerns
When a quick, provisional level of care recommendation is needed
In settings where staff may not be trained in administering a full ASAM assessment
For triage and referral in high‑volume environments such as crisis lines, medical clinics, community programs, or criminal justice settings
To identify urgent clinical issues (withdrawal, biomedical risk, co‑occurring needs) that require immediate attention