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Smoozing Around The Conference

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National Methadone Conference AMTA 2001

A Conference Photo Album

Hi Rokki!

Hi Rokki!

Proudly wearing her MALTA sweatshirt and NAMA Blue Ribbon Rokki discusses chapter issues with advocates between workshops.

Roxanne Baker
Chapter Coordinator and Board of Directors, NAMA
President NAMA NorCal

Hi Carmen!

Carmen Say “Awardee”!

Carmen networks with advocates during a break. “Oh it’s nothing!” she says when congratulated about her Marie.

Carmen Pearman – Arlt
Midwest Regional Co-Director, NAMA
President, The MAG of Indiana
Tony and Kim

Tony Discuss Interesting Presentations With Kim

During the break Tony (l) and Kim (r) talk about the new OBOT Pharmacy Program at New York Hospital that he will be the Director of .

Tony Scro
Grievance Coordinator and Board of Directors, NAMA
Founder and President, ABATE
Kim Alexander
Director, NY Hospital Medical Maintenance Program

Alice and Diane

Alice and Diane Hey Friend!

Alice (l) gives Diane (r) a big congratulatory hug for her Marie Award.

Alice Diorio
New England Regional Director, NAMA
President
New England Alliance of Methadone Advocates
New England Coalition of Harm Reducation

Diane Fleury – Seaman
West Coast Regional Director, NAMA
President, MALTA

Carmen & Judith Mugging for the Camera

Mugging For the Camera Judith and Carmen

Two old friends Carmen and Judith just can’t help themselves and mug before the camera.

Carmen Pearman – Arlt

Judith Ostergard
Midwest Regional Co-Director, NAMA
President, AMMO of Omaha

No I've Got Your Picture.

No I’ve Got Your Picture!

Dueling cameras Chris Kelly is caught talking pictures during a break.

Chris Kelly
DC NAMA
DC ARM

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