This session provides a focused overview of the historical evolution of addiction treatment, including the development of alcohol and opioid use and the systems that have shaped care over time, aligned with the ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum and ABPM content areas.
What This Covers• Historical development of alcohol and opioid use and treatment systems• The intersection of stigma, policy, and treatment approaches to substance use disorders• The influence of social attitudes and structural factors on addiction care• Key milestones, including early medical and institutional models, legislation, and the War on Drugs• Modern advances in addiction treatment and their impact on systems of care• The ongoing influence of historical trends on current clinical practice
How This Resource Is UsedThis session is designed for on-demand learning and targeted content review. It can be used to reinforce specific knowledge areas or as part of structured board preparation.
Steven G. Sugden, MD MPH MSS
Dr. Sugden is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah and practices at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. He serves as Associate Training Director for the Addiction Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Fellowships, where he contributes to education and mentorship in addiction medicine.
His work focuses on addiction medicine, lifestyle medicine, and advancing evidence‑based care for individuals with substance use disorders across clinical and training settings.
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Access PeriodAccess to this recording is available through June 30, 2027, in alignment with ACAAM’s annual academic cycle.
Recording Release CycleACAAM releases updated recorded sessions each July based on the prior academic year’s didactic series. These recordings are available for a limited time and are retired on June 30 of the following year as new content is released.