Integrity House Chief Clinical Officer Eman Gibson, MBA, LCSW, LCADC, recently served as a contributor and co-author of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, Volume 2: Adolescents and Transition-Aged Youth, a newly published resource that establishes updated standards for adolescent and transition-aged youth substance use disorder treatment.
Published by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, The ASAM Criteria is widely recognized as the national standard for addiction treatment. The newly released volume provides a dedicated framework for assessing and treating adolescents and transition-aged youth with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, with an emphasis on early intervention, integrated mental health treatment, family-centered care, and coordination across systems of care.
As a contributor to the publication, Gibson collaborated with behavioral health experts from across the country to review emerging research, evaluate best practices, and help shape guidance designed to improve outcomes for young people affected by substance use disorders.
“The ASAM Criteria serves as one of the most influential clinical resources in addiction treatment, helping providers deliver the right level of care at the right time,” said Robert Budsock, President and CEO of Integrity House. “Eman’s contribution to these updated standards reflects her expertise, dedication, and commitment to improving care for young people and families affected by substance use disorders. We are proud to see her help shape guidance that will influence treatment practices nationwide.”
At Integrity House, Gibson oversees clinical services across the organization’s continuum of care, helping expand treatment and recovery support services while advancing integrated approaches to substance use disorder and mental health treatment. She also serves in several leadership positions across the behavioral health field, including as an At-Large Board Member and Vice Chair of the Addiction Practice Group for the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA), and as Co-Chair of the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Professional Advisory Committee.
“It was an honor to collaborate with experts from across the country on this important work,” said Gibson. “Adolescents and transition-aged youth have unique developmental needs that require individualized, evidence-based approaches to care. These updated standards will help providers strengthen treatment planning, improve outcomes, and ensure more young people receive the support they need to thrive.”
The publication of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, Volume 2: Adolescents and Transition-Aged Youth marks an important advancement in youth-focused addiction treatment and reinforces Integrity House’s commitment to advancing innovation, quality, and excellence in behavioral health care.nd a sense of purpose as they move forward in recovery,” said Robert Budsock, President and CEO of Integrity House. “This funding will allow us to expand opportunities for individuals impacted by opioid use disorder while helping them gain the skills, support and resources needed to pursue meaningful careers and long-term success.”
The Pathways to Recovery program reflects Integrity House’s commitment to addressing the social and economic factors that influence health and recovery outcomes. By combining workforce development with comprehensive support services, the program will help individuals strengthen their recovery, achieve greater financial independence and build healthier futures. Shorter at [email protected].