The Advocacy Training Session

The first training for certification will include a
variety of topics to give advocates a well-grounded understanding of
methadone treatment, research, regulations and laws that protect
methadone patients and programs.

1. Addiction
   and Methadone– Tom Payte, MD (Drug Dependence
   Associates) and Joycelyn Woods, MA. (NAMA) The
   biological constructs of addiction will be explained in a way that
   can be understood by lay people (i.e. opiate receptors, Endorphins)
   Methadone dose and what is considered an adequate dose and why it is
   important and what methadone does to make you feel normal.
2. Regulations
   and Accreditation C. Todd
   Rosendale (CSAT/DPT), Sharon Dow (Joint Commission), Bettye Harrison
   (CARF) and Joanne Page (COA).The new federal regulations will be explained:  What
   they are and how they relate to the state regulations? Accreditation
   and what an accreditation survey is, how it is done, and how
   advocates can be involved.
3. The
   Different Faces of Advocacy–
   Presenters to be announced.
   Advocates from around the country will explain what they do to
   advance the goals of methadone advocacy. This session will also
   explain the different types of advocacy that advocates are involved
   in.
4. How
   to End Methadone Stigma– Herman Joseph, Ph.D. The history of
   methadone stigma will be presented and how it has impacted methadone
   treatment and the recipients of it. A plan for advocates to work on
   for ending it will be revealed.
5. Advocate
   Certification–
   Walter Ginter (NAMA Training and Certification Director) What is certification and how it
   will professionalize those committed to methadone advocacy.  The Advocates Code of Ethics, the Goals of Methadone
   Advocacy, and Advocate Certification.

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