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NAMA is an organization composed of methadone patients and health care professionals that are supporters of quality opiate agonist treatment. We have thousands of members worldwide with a network of international affiliated organizations and chapters in many places in the United States. The primary objective of NAMA is to advocate for the patient in treatment by destigmatizing and empowering methadone patients. First and foremost, NAMA confronts the negative stereotypes that impact on the self esteem and worth of many methadone patients with a powerful affirmation of pride and unity. |
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WHAT IS HAPPENING?
- Issue 1
New Grievance Coordinator
Erika Lear appointed New Grievance Coordinator
Read more about it at the President’s Blog - Issue 2
Complete Your CMA Training
If you took the CMA Training Course at ATTOD to complete the training
you must take the test and complete the CMA Agreement and mail both
documents to NAMA.
Download Documents Here - Issue 3
“More About Methadonia”
The video release of the film includes NAMA advocates discussing the
issues of stigma. Read more about it at the President’s Blog - Issue 4
Spring Conferences
NAMA attended the National Methadone Conference (April 22-26) and the International Harm Reduction
Reduction Conference in Vancouver (April 30 – May 4).
Read a short summary of the events at the President’s Blog
And watch for the Picture Gallery of both conferences. - Issue 5
Special AATOD Issue of NAMA Advocate is Out
In this Issue:
Worldwide Attack on Methadone
HBO’s “Methadonia”
Rhode Island’s MOM Program
Is there No Screening to Ensure that Providers Know What They Are Doing?
Language at the Root of Stigma
RI NAMA Advocate Jim Gillen Given Prestigious Jefferson Award
Methadone & Pregnancy Info Forum
Massachusetts NAMA Active on Multiple Fronts
NAMA – On The Road
Erica Lear Analyzes Distinction Between Dependence and AddictionDownload a copy today.
- Issue 6
Methadone Awareness Test
Download a pdf version of the Methadone Awareness Test so you can give
it to others: Download a Copy Here