Richard Lane was a long-term heroin user who, upon release from prison in 1967, was instrumental in establishing one of the Nation’s first opioid treatment programs. In 1974, he became the Executive Director of Man Alive and later served as Vice President of the American Methadone Treatment Association (now AATOD) and as Vice Chairman of…
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FAQ’s About Advocate Training and Certification What is a methadone advocate? What is a NAMA Certified Methadone Advocate(CMA)? What are the goals of advocacy? What is the Code Of Ethics? How do I become a certified methadone advocate(CMA)? Why should I become a NAMA CPA? What is a methadone advocate? A methadone advocate is someone…
Policy Statement Number 13 July 2003 The development of Oral Swabs for toxicology testing shows potential in providing an alternative means to test for drug use and to assess if a patient is taking their medication as prescribed. Such advances in technology should improve the quality of treatment that programs can provide to patients. However…
DOJ publishes guidance on Opioid Use Disorder and the Americans with Disabilities Act April 15, 2022 “The opioid crisis poses an extraordinary challenge to communities throughout our country. The Department of Justice (the Department) has responded with a comprehensive approach prioritizing prevention, enforcement, and treatment. This includes enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (Ada), which…
Hurricane Katrina Emergency Page New Orleans and Surrounding Region Impacted by Hurricane Katrina Start Date: September 4, 2005 Announcements For Up to Date News and Announcements About Finding Help Visit the Hurricane Help Forum at We Speak Methadone. Visit We Speak Methadone Hurricane Help Forum Press Release: National Alliance of Methadone Advocates Date: September…
Court OKs methadone clinic for Shelby MALCOMB DANIELS and JOSEPH BRYANT, News staff writers. Birmingham News, Saturday, October 22, 2005. The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued a ruling Friday that could clear the way for Shelby County’s first methadone clinic to open in Saginaw. A partner in a group that had applied for permission…
The National Alliance of Methadone Advocates had never given an award or recognized anyone prior to 2003. This was because NAMA had decided that until methadone treatment was delivered with dignity and respect that those providing the treatment should not be given any acknowledgement. The few professionals who supported NAMA were asked to sit on…
