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The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) stopped certifying new applicants in 2015 and ceased all operations on September 1, 2025. In May 2025, ABAM offered a Lifetime Certificate to all active Diplomates. As of August 1, 2025, ABAM stopped monitoring ABAM Diplomate Lifetime Certificate holders for their participation in maintenance of certification programs or their compliance with state medical board licensure. ABAM makes no endorsement of Lifetime Certificate holders beyond acknowledgment that as of August 1, 2025, the Certificate holder was an active ABAM Diplomate. As of August 1, 2025, all Federation of State Medical Boards monitoring of state medical board disciplinary actions ceased with no current restrictions noted at the time of issuance of the certificate for named Lifetime Certificate holders. Lifetime Diplomates of the American Board of Addiction Medicine RosterThere is no certificate verification service available. To verify status, you may refer to the .pdf list linked above.
Official Designation for ABAM Lifetime Diplomate StatusLifetime Diplomates may continue to distinguish themselves as board certified in addiction medicine by using the official designation for ABAM Diplomate Status as “Lifetime Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine” or “Lifetime DABAM.” ABAM OperationsABAM ceased all operations on September 1, 2025. There are no staff available to answer questions or fulfill requests. ABAM Lifetime Certificate FAQ |