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Methadone Metabolism Methadone was once considered to be pretty much the same for every patient. Thus, it was believed that narcotic blockade began at 60 mg/day for about 90% of the  patients an adequate dose occurred at 80 mg/day. The measuring of serum methadone levels have shown that metabolism can vary significantly for many patients. …

The First Patient Advocate’s Illumination Award Sunday, October 7th The Advocate’s Illumination Award is presented to an individual and/or treatment program whose persistence in the search of solutions to the myriad problems of addictive disease, has significantly improved the experience and outcome of treatment. Inscription The Opioid Agonist Treatment Advocacy Community with heartfelt thanks and…

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Education Series Number 5.2 February 2001 (Revised) Joycelyn Woods has a graduate degree in neuroscience and psychopharmacology. She has published in neuroscience journals and is recognized internationally for her methadone advocacy work. She is a recipient of the “Richard Lane Methadone Advocacy Award.” Basic Opioid Pharmacology All natural and synthetic opioids exhibit a three dimensional…

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…

Methadone Maintenance and Other Pharmacotherapeutic Interventions in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence. Overview Drug Courts are being confronted with increasing numbers of opiate dependent offenders. This Fact Sheet is intended to dispel misperceptions and educate practitioners about the efficacy of medication assisted treatment. Opioid dependence is a devastating reality and a treatable disease. According to…