Patient Support Community and Education Project Meeting

Methadone maintenance treatment has been the most effective treatment for addiction to heroin resulting the cessation of heroin use and criminal behavior. Prior to the development of methadone maintenance treatment over 28 years ago narcotic addiction was considered incurable and a behavioral disorder under the control of law enforcement. Drs. Dole and Nyswander brought the…

Birmingham POST-Herald, October 27, 2004. Jerime Dunaway, 33, waits in line for his methadone dose Thursday at the Northwest Alabama Treatment Center in Bessemer. Jerime Dunaway spends $70 a week on gas for driving his truck from Montevallo to Bessemer every morning to see his doctor before work. Dunaway, 33, said he’d like to find…

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American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence Washington, D.C. ~ April 13-16, 2003 Session: Workshop April 15, 2003 Medication – Assisted Treatment in Different Practice Settings: Patients’ Perspectives Joycelyn Woods, National Alliance of Methadone Advocates, Facilitator NAMA representativees will discuss the administration of methadone in a variety of settings. Topics will include the patients’…

Drop In Room (hyggekrog) The Drop In Room provides a Cosy Corner for users and members to meet and relax. Dining Table (spisebord_og_buffet) The other end of the bright airy room has a dining table that seats up to 16 persons for buffets and informal luncheons. Full Equiped Kitchen (storkkkenet) A large kitchen is attached…

National Alliance of Methadone Advocates Inc. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    July 25, 1998 435 Second Avenue, New York, NY  10010 Contact: Joycelyn Woods              Policy Statement (212) 595-6262   Press Release     Mayor Guilianis Announcement About Plan to Close Methadone Programs in New York City Uses a Misunderstood Drug Treatment to Promote Celebrity at the…