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METHADONE "A life saving medication"

Maryland NAMA is the National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA) official chapter for the state of Maryland.

NAMA is a world wide organization dedicated to the betterment of treatment for all methadone patients.

Join us in the struggle!

NAMA's Goals

• To eliminate discrimination toward methadone patients
• To create a more positive image about methadone maintenance treatment
• To help preserve patients' dignity and their rights
• To make treatment available on demand to every person who needs it
• To empower methadone patients with a strong public voice

Changing People's Views With Education and Advocacy NAMA will:

• Speak publicly about the productive lives led by methadone patients
• Establish contact with elected and appointed officials
• Attend community meetings
• Prepare and distribute educational material
• Participate in media interviews
• Create a unified voice to reach the public on all issues of concern to methadone patients

Working to reverse the negative image and low self-esteem of methadone patients, NAMA provides practical assistance in the everyday concerns of patients and treatment professionals.