Stop Methadone Ignorance

Ira Sobel, M.A. is Staff Writer and Researcher for Methadone Awareness, Editor-at-Large for The Ombudsman and has written articles for the newsletters of many of NAMA’s affiliates. Have you ever been discriminated against because of being on methadone? Were you ever blackballed by a 12 step program and at the same time told to sit…

Numerous studies have shown that dose is one of the most important aspects of methadone treatment and that patients who are given an adequate dose, know their dose and have some influence regarding their dose do better in treatment and remain in treatment (Ball and Ross, 1994; Caplehorn and Bell, 1991; Cooper, 1992; D’Annuno and…

Drop In Room (hyggekrog) The Drop In Room provides a Cosy Corner for users and members to meet and relax. Dining Table (spisebord_og_buffet) The other end of the bright airy room has a dining table that seats up to 16 persons for buffets and informal luncheons. Full Equiped Kitchen (storkkkenet) A large kitchen is attached…

Press Conference Wednesday, October 10th Jeanne Henry Director Office of Public Affairs State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health The last day of the conference the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Office of Public Affairs interviewed many of the luminaries attending the conference. Included in the interviews were Joycelyn Woods, Howard Lotsof and Barbara Finger….

NAMA is well aware of the importance Methadone Anonymous has had on patients across the United States. Organizing a 12 step group is hard work and the commitment of Methadone Anonymous to the recovery of methadone patients is apparent. Methadone Anonymous contends with the same discrimination and stigma that NAMA has battled with. We believe…