Links & Resources

  • We Speak Methadone

    Join NAMA’s Bulletin Board and talk with other patients or just read what is happening around the world.


  • SAMHSA

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The federal agency that oversees mental health, substance abuse treatment and prevention agencies.

  • CSAT

    Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The federal agency under SAMHSA that oversees treatment services.

  • Patient Education

    CSAT’s Patient Education Project has information about methadone and other medication-assisted treatment.

  • SAMHSA Treatment locator

    Find a program using the national treatment locator.


  • State of Maryland Dept.of Health and Mental Hygiene

    Maryland State Methadone Authority. MDADAA licenses all methadone programs in Maryland, certifies counselors and other state initiatives. They are responsible for enforcing Maryland’s Methadone Regulations.

  • ADAA Treatment and Prevention Home Page

  • Maryland Treatment Programs Listed by County (pdf needs Adobe Reader)


  • Pain Relief Network

    The Pain Relief Network advocates for adequate pain medication and provides educational material about pain.

  • Addiction Treatment Forum

    A free newsletter about methadone that publishes quarterly. Subscribe here or browse their extensive archives for information.

  • American Society of Addiction Medicine

    The professional orgranization for physicians that specialize in addiction medicine. Browse their policy initiatives and best practice guidelines.

  • Drug-Rehabs.org Maryland Treatment Locator

    Use the Drug-Rehabs to find a program near you.


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