The Basic Advocacy Training SessionThe training for certification includes a variety of topics to give advocates a well-grounded understanding of MAT, research, regulations and laws that protect MAT patients and programs.
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The Basic Advocacy Training SessionThe training for certification includes a variety of topics to give advocates a well-grounded understanding of MAT, research, regulations and laws that protect MAT patients and programs.
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20th Anniversary National Methadone Conference American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence October 16-20, 2004 – Orlando, Florida Saturday: October 16, 2004 Preconference Events The Certified Methadone Advocate Course Sunday: October 17, 2004 Special Meeting Patient Support Community and Education Project Meeting Monday: October 18, 2004 NAMA Organizational Meeting Wednesday: October 20, 2004 Workshop…
Policy Statement Number 12 May 2003 For the past thirty-five years the only effective treatment for opiate addiction has been methadone treatment. From the start methadone treatment has been evaluated world wide with some studies that continue to this day. These studies are remarkably consistent in demonstrating that no matter what country, ethnicity, sex, education…
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…
Sunday, October 17, 2004 Special Meeting In September 2000, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment brought together the leading national patient support and education organizations for a 2 day meeting to discuss the escalation of opioid dependency and the stigma associated with its related medication assisted treatments. Through this effort, the Methadone Patient Support and…
NAMA NorthEast Recovery Serving the New England Region Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island Connecticuit, New Hampshire and Vermont Welcome to Our Web Site! Powered by RingSurf! This website is for Methadone Patients and all Patients in Medication Assisted Treatment. NAMA NorthEast Recovery Includes Program Staff and Healthcare Professionals. We Believe That We Have A Lot To…
This chart was prepared by Herman Joseph and Joycelyn Sue Woods and is reprinted from METHADONE TREATMENT WORKS: A COMPENDIUM FOR METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT Topic Illicit Heroin Addiction Stabilized Methadone Maintenance Onset of action Immediate 30 minutes Duration of action 4 – 6 hours 24 – 36 hours or half-life Route of administration Injection, snorting,…