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Education Series Number 3 March 1992 Emmett Velten, Ph.D. is the Clinical Supervisor at the BAART Methadone Program, San Francisco, California. He has worked in methadone treatment as a clinician for over 25 years. Methadone has inspired an immense mythology. Perhaps it is the most extensive mythology surrounding any form of medical or psychological treatment,…

CORONAVIRUS Resources We’ve gathered some resources from around the nation to support organizations, employees, and individuals through the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. Relevant resources from other federal agencies. STATE RESOURCES Relevant resources from state agencies arount the nation. OTHER AGENCIES Relevant resources from non-government agencies. SAMHSA’s COVID-19…

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Chair: Dr. P. Kishore, MD, MPH, CMA (Boston NAMA) Committee Members Paul Bowman, CMA  Cheri Jarvis, CMA  The HCV Committee was created to empower methadone patients through education and advocacy and to provide support for those that do test positive for Hepatitis C. What Is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Although…

DOJ publishes guidance on Opioid Use Disorder and the Americans with Disabilities Act April 15, 2022 “The opioid crisis poses an extraordinary challenge to communities throughout our country. The Department of Justice (the Department) has responded with a comprehensive approach prioritizing prevention, enforcement, and treatment. This includes enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (Ada), which…

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