Get Ready for National Recovery Month in SeptemberNAMA declares 2003 THE YEAR OF RECOVERY FOR METHADONE PATIENTS Methadone patients have never been allowed to think of themselves as in recovery. This year the National Alliance of Methadone is declaring Recovery Month “The Year of Recovery for Methadone Patients.” What can you do to make this happen?
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Letter to the editor Clinch Valley News September 15, 2004 Life Center of Galax opened a clinic in Tazewell County (LCG/T) has helped hundreds of people successfully with Methadone treatment, counseling, and group therapy. The people enrolled in the Life Center and the clinic has been met with scrutiny and stigma based on misunderstanding of…
FALSE! Current research shows that doses below 60 mg/day are “not effective and hence not appropriate” and that low dose policies for pregnant and non-pregnant patients are associated with increased drug use as well as reduced program retention. Medical withdrawal of opioid dependent women is not recommended in pregnancy because of increased risk to the…
AUTHORIZING Patient’s NAME (please print): Last: __________________ First ______________ M.I.___ Date of Birth: ___________________ Social Security #: ______ – _____ – ______ AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION BETWEEN National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA) 435 Second Avenue New York, NY 10010 tel/fax: 212 595-6262 AND _____________________________________________ (Person/Facility) ______________________________________________ (Address) ______________________________________________ (Address) ______________________________________________ (City, ST, Zip)…
Journal Articles Anderson, J. Methadone, history, pharmacology, outcomes, clinical issues and future trends. Advance 2002 April: 42-48. (PDF Format) Coates, E.A.; Brennan, D.; Logan, R.M.; Goss, A.N.; Scopacasa, B.; Spencer, A.J.; Gorkic, E. Hepatitis c and associated health problems. Australian Dental Journal 2000 45(2): 108-114. (PDF Format) D’Aunno, T.; Pollack, H.A. Changes in Methadone Treatment…
Education Series Number 5.1 February 2001 (Revised) Joycelyn Woods has a graduate degree in neuroscience and psychopharmacology. She has published in neuroscience journals and is recognized internationally for her methadone advocacy work. She is a recipient of the “Richard Lane Methadone Advocacy Award.” The Lack of Education Ignorance about methadone abounds (Zweben and Sorensen, 1988)….
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…
