FALSE!
This is a very commonly believed myth. While it is true that methadone was first synthesized by German
pharmacologists before WWII began, its properties were not discovered until after the war. “Dolophine” the
original trade name for methadone hydrochloride, was not derived from the name
“Adolph”, but from the
Latin “dolor” (pain) and “fin” (end).
Responsible Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Advocacy First the ground rules! In every thing NAMA-R does the rights and dignity of the individual patient take precedence. It is never, ever, OK to violate that rule no matter how important the issue. NAMA-R has not and will never serve as an apologist for poor treatment. Everyone whether…
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,…
Emmett Velten, Ph.D. is the Clinical Supervisor at the BAART Methadone Program, San Francisco, CA. Methadone has inspired an immense mythology. Perhaps it is the most extensive mythology surrounding any form of medical or psychological treatment, living or dead. Why has such a mythology developed? This question is important given the deadly stakes of the…
Paul Edward Bowman (1963-2021) December 3, 2021 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 in Quincy, MA. Paul served Massachusetts residents for…
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The intent of Bottle Recall initially was to be able to allow patients take home medication and to insure that methadone is not diverted to the streets. However, methadone programs have been giving patients take home medication for years without a serious methadone diversion problem. Furthermore numerous studies have demonstrated that methadone is not a…
