AMTA Conference Committee

AMTA 2000 was a huge success!  The next conference will be at The Regal
Riverfront Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.  October 7-10, 2001

AMTA Conference 2000
American Methadone Treatment Association
April 9-12, 2000
San Francisco
Committee Chair John
Finger

Committee Members

NAMA Events and Activities

Exhibition Booth

Booth Manager: Greg Keller, WI NAMA

Visit NAMA at the Consumer Advocacy Booth during the conference. NAMA would like
to thank AFIRM for the donation of the booth.

NAMA Preconference Meeting

Day: Sunday
Date: April 9, 2000
Time: 1 – 5 PM

Moderator: John Finger, TexNAMA
Presenters:
Joycelyn Woods, NAMA
Diane Fleury-Seaman, MALTA
Fred Christie, AFIRM
James DePasquale, Membership Director/Chapter Coordinator of NAMA

This special preconference meeting has been developed by the
National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA) in collaboration with other
advocacy groups to present concepts that programs can use to promote positive
patient outcomes and consumer satisfaction that will be a major focus for the
new accreditation system. Ways for providers to develop consumer satisfaction
including patient recognition ceremonies, 12 step groups, patient advisory
boards, patient advocacy groups and patient organizing drives are some of the
strategies that can be utilized by providers and patients to work together and
the enormous benefits that will come from this. The intended audience for this
presentation includes program directors, medical personnel, doctors, nurses,
counselors, social workers, administrative staff, patients, advocates and anyone
else included in the methadone field. This meeting will greatly enhance the
ability of providers and patients to become one community with the common goal
of creating the best methadone system possible.

Supported by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Conference Workshops

Day: Tuesday
Date: April 11 2000
Time: 1 – 2:30 PM

Presenters:
Alice Diorio
New England Chapter/National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NENAMA)
Diane Fleury-Seaman, S.D.C.
Methadone as a Legitimate Treatment Alternative (MALTA)
John McCarthy, M.D.
Bi-Valley Medical Clinic (NAMA Advisory Board)

This interactive workshop uses harm reduction principles and
sensitivity training to improve outcomes. Presenters will give a patient’s
perspective on how to create individualized treatment based on communication and
respect. They will discuss ways to enhance a trusting, therapeutic relationship
that conveys compassion and understanding.

NAMA Organization Meeting

To be determined.

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