Late Breaking News

New Methadone Regulations

The comment period is now over. CSAT has formed a committee to review the comments and the regulations. A short meeting is planned for January 31, 2000. Two NAMA officers are on the committee Lisa Torres, Esq. and Joycelyn Woods.

Buprenorphrine Committee

A federal committee has been formed to review the guidelines for buprenorphrine prescribing. Joycelyn Woods will be the consumer representative on the committee. The first meeting is scheduled in February.

Patient’s Bill of Rights

NAMA has been asked to be a Steakholder in a group that will develop documents about Patient’s Rights.

Texas State Methadone Regulations

NAMA has been asked to be a Steakholder and to review the Texas Methadone Regulations.

Vermont

New England NAMA is very close to making methadone a reality in Vermont and New Hampshire. Contact Alice Diorio as to how you can help in this last push.

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