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Pharmacology is the study (ology) of drugs (pharmacy). Psychopharmacology is the study of (ology) drugs (pharmacology/y) that produce their effects on the mind or brain (psycho or psyche). There are five basic classes of psycho-active drugs: 1) the opioids (i.e., heroin and methadone), 2) the stimulants (i.e., cocaine, nicotine), 3) the depressants (i.e., tranquilizers, antipsychotics,…
The First Patient Advocate’s Illumination Award Sunday, October 7th The Advocate’s Illumination Award is presented to an individual and/or treatment program whose persistence in the search of solutions to the myriad problems of addictive disease, has significantly improved the experience and outcome of treatment. Inscription The Opioid Agonist Treatment Advocacy Community with heartfelt thanks and…
Basic Information About Buprenorphine Federal Law For the first time in nearly a century physicians may now treat opiate addiction. On October 17, 2000 Title XXXV of the Children’s Health Act of 2000 was enacted that permits the prescribing of certain medications to treat opiate addiction. Physicians may now prescribe Schedule III, IV, and V…
Wisconsin Chapter of the National Alliance of Methadone Advocates 3237 North Dousman Milwaukee, WI 53212 President Greg Keller Mission Statement WI NAMA believes in the same Mission and goals as NAMA. Since its beginning over 25 years ago, methadone maintenance has been the most popular treatment for narcotic addiction. Many times over the years…
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence Washington, D.C. ~ April 13-16, 2003 Pre Conference Session 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM April 12, 2003 Sharon Dow, MS Joint Commission Washington, DC Joanne Page, MSW Council On Accreditation New York, NY Walter Ginter NAMA Westport, CT J. Thomas Payte, MD Drug Dependence Associates San Antonio,…
WELCOME TO “METHADONE SPOKEN HERE” NAMA’s NEW Web Discussion Forum Home This is an on-line discussion forum called Methadone Spoken Here. The contents frame shows the titles of all articles posted to the discussion. Selecting a title will cause the corresponding article to be loaded into this frame. You may also: Post a new article…
