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According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), which of the following is NOT one of the five categories of primary treatment?

a. Early intervention
b. Detoxification services
c. Intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization
d. Residential or inpatient services

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Final answer:

According to ASAM, early intervention is NOT one of the five categories of primary treatment for addiction.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), the correct answer is a. Early intervention. The five categories of primary treatment identified by ASAM include detoxification services, intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization, residential or inpatient services, and continuing care. Early intervention, although important, is not one of the primary treatment categories.

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