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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…

Welcome Sponsored by Gulf Coast NAMA Join Dolophinia Cafe a Yahoo Group that is unmoderated and very informal to promote discussion, questions and answers amongt methadone patients. The group celebrates recovery through medication assisted treatment (MAT) and specifically methadone. We welcome LAAM and Buprenorphrine patients. Members: Members of the group are from all over the…

HEROIN ADDICTION – HOW METHADONE WORKS Carmen Arlt, Director of Chemical Dependency & Addictions, Porter-Starke Services and Director, The MAG Indiana The Munster Times Mon, 01 Sep 2003 Porter Starke Services’ Chemical Dependency and Addictions Program has a clear understanding of the dynamics involved in heroin addiction. While we do not dispense methadone, we believe…

Paul Edward Bowman (1963-2021) NAMA Recovery    In Memoriam    December 3, 2021  |  0 NAMA Recovery is saddened to report the passing of a long-standing member of our Board of Directors. Paul Edward Bowman, Jr, 58, passed away on November 22, 2021. Paul was born in Boston, MA and lived most of his life…

Publications Office Based Opioid Treatment Federal Code U.S. Federal Code. Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records. U.S. Federal Code. Medical Privacy HIPPA, National Standards to Protect the Privacy of Personal Health Information. Public Law 106-310, 106th Congress Sec. 3502. Controlled Substances Act, October 17, 2000. Physician Waiver to Prescribe, Dispense Schedule III-V Narcotic Drugs in the…

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,…