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Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Clinical Issues by Herman Joseph
The History of Methadone Maintenance Methadone maintenance treatment has been thoroughly researched and carefully evaluated for almost three decades. It has received more scientific scrutiny and evaluation than any other medical treatment or human service program (Ball & Ross, 1991; Brecher, 1972; Des Jarlais, Joseph, Dole & Schmeidler, 1983; Dole & Joseph, 1978; Dole &…
Late Breaking News
Best Practices: Treatment of Opiate Dependence Conference Update Physician Training for Use of Buprenorphine The conference planning committee working with the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the American Academy of Addictions Psychiatry will be offering the following 8-hour physician workshop during the Best Practices: Treatment of Opiate Dependence Conference, scheduled for March…
Internet Resources
Treatment Facility Locator Buprenorphine Physician Locator Maintenance Assistance Point (Europe) Indro’s Coordinating and Information Resource Center for International Travel Traveler’s Health Kit Office of National Drug Control Policy Center For Substance Abuse Treatment CSAT Patient Support & Community Education Project Program Version (PDF Format) National Clearinghouse Opioid Drugs in Maintenance and Detoxification Treatment of Opiate…
The National Methadone Conference-1
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence Washington, D.C. ~ April 13-16, 2003 Session: Organizational Meeting April 15, 2003 Picture Essay of NAMA’s Organizational Meeting Starting the Meeting Joyce calls the meeting to order. Top (l-r) Robert Sanders (NYC NAMA), Becki Ballard (OK NAMA), Gary Nessenbaum (WAMM), Jennifer Nelson Connelly (PA NAMA), Joycelyn Woods,…
On Observing the Taking of Urine Specimens
Policy Statement Number 14 July 2003 As methadone programs have become more punitive the policy of observing the patient while giving a urine specimen has become more common. Fortunately, these policies have remained the exception, as the majority of programs do not find the need to scrutinize their patients. Patients state that it is of…
DOJ publishes guidance on Opioid Use Disorder and the Americans with Disabilities Act
DOJ publishes guidance on Opioid Use Disorder and the Americans with Disabilities Act NAMA Recovery Patient Rights April 15, 2022 | 0 “The opioid crisis poses an extraordinary challenge to communities throughout our country. The Department of Justice (the Department) has responded with a comprehensive approach prioritizing prevention, enforcement, and treatment. This includes…