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USE OF HIGHER-DOSE METHADONE   By Sarz Maxwell MD & Marc Shinderman MD Center for Addictive Problems 609 N Wells Chicago IL 60610   Abstract   Using signs, symptoms and serum methadone levels to guide evaluation, we treated 188 patients in a methadone maintenance program with doses of methadone exceeding 100 mg/d.  The mean dose…

National Methadone Conference AMTA 2001 Monday, October 8th, 7 P.M. Chairs Jo Sotheran, NAMA Board of Directors (Treasurer) Joycelyn Woods, NAMA Board of Directors (President) As meeting starts Joycelyn Woods looks on over the shoulders of Tony Scro (NAMA Grievance Coordinator), James DePasquale (Long Island NAMA) and Donna Schoen (LIJ Patient Committee). Jo Sotheran introduces…

Chapter 6     All material in the Introduction and in Sections 1 through 5 of  the “CARF Opioid Treatment Accreditation Project Standards Manual” are copyrighted by CARF and may not be reproduced.  Section 6 is in the public domain and is reproduced here.  NAMA is grateful to CARF for the opportunity to post this  information…

Basic Information About Buprenorphine Federal Law For the first time in nearly a century physicians may now treat opiate addiction. On October 17, 2000 Title XXXV of the Children’s Health Act of 2000 was enacted that permits the prescribing of certain medications to treat opiate addiction. Physicians may now prescribe Schedule III, IV, and V…

FAQ’s About Advocate Training and Certification What is a methadone advocate? What is a NAMA Certified Methadone Advocate(CMA)? What are the goals of advocacy? What is the Code Of Ethics? How do I become a certified methadone advocate(CMA)? Why should I become a NAMA CPA? What is a methadone advocate? A methadone advocate is someone…