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Stan Novick Stigma (STIG-ma): noun {From the Latin for “mark” or “brand”} a scar left by a hot iron a mark of shame or discredit an identifying mark or characteristic, i.e.: a specific diagnostic sign of a disease Everyone touched positively by methadone maintenance treatment is familiar with stigmatization. Patients, family members, friends, staff- we…

Policy Statement Number 13 July 2003 The development of Oral Swabs for toxicology testing shows potential in providing an alternative means to test for drug use and to assess if a patient is taking their medication as prescribed. Such advances in technology should improve the quality of treatment that programs can provide to patients. However…

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…

Peter T. Seal was President of the Southern Colorado Alliance of the National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (SCA-NAMA) in Colorado Springs, CO. He worked in the field of methadone as a counselor and trainer for over 15 years.  Pete died while battling addiction himself. Seal, P. 1995. It’s only in your head! The Ombudsman (Winter)…

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HCV Info Fact 9 Nov 2003 Antiviral therapy has steadily improved over the last decade. The side effect profile of interferon-based therapies has remained largely unchanged. Recent data have suggested that improved adherence to combination regimens will favorable affect sustained virologic response rates. The minimal criteria recommended by the National Institutes of Health for candidates…