The National Methadone Conference

Sponsored by
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Washington, D.C. ~ April 13-16, 2003

Washington D.C.


Saturday, April 12, 2003

Pre-Conference Session 

NAMA offers special thanks to Mallinckrodt. We also wish to thank

Haworth Press
, Vista Pharmaceuticals, Bendiner Labs, NIDA, and CSAT without
whose support the first Certified Methadone Advocate (CMA) Training Course would
not have been possible. 

A Day of Methadone Advocacy Training
NAMA Moves Methadone Advocacy to a New Level with training and certification.
Includes a Photo Album of the Day and Jo L. Sotheran’s presentation on Working a Conference.
Sponsored by NAMA

Honorary Patient Presentation

Presentation of the 4th Honorary Patient Recognition to Dr. Payte.

Monday, April 14, 2003

What do Counselors Really Need to Know?
Hot Topic Round Table 1:30 – 3 PM
Gary Nessenbaum WAMM
(not available)

Administrative Withdrawal: Ethics, Implementationa, and Alternatives
Hot Topic Round Table 1:30 – 3 PM
Joe Neuberger Delaware NAMA

Organizational Meeting
Board and Chapter Meeting 8 PM

Tuesday, April 15, 2003

Medication Assisted Treatment in Different Practice Settings: Patients’ Perspectives.
Workshop Session 1:30 – 3 PM
Joycelyn Woods (Facilitator), James Connolly, Howard, Lotsof, and Roxanne Baker
Basic Track
(available soon)

A Picture Album of the Conference

Smoozing The Conference

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