Improving Access to Methadone Treatment in the US
by Rachel Simon, MD and Aaron D. Fox, MD MS It was a Friday afternoon and the patient – a…
Harm reduction
Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach to decrease harm and promote healthier behaviors in people who use drugs. It strives to reduce the health and socio-economic consequences of drug use for individuals and communities. Examples of harm reduction strategies include needle exchange programs, safe injection sites, and the distribution of opioid antagonists such as Naloxone.
NYSAM advocates for the expansion of evidence-based harm reduction strategies across New York State.
Methadone Reform Conference: September 2023
Dear colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming conference, “Liberating Methadone: Building a Roadmap and Community for…
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Naloxone
On March 29th, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first nonprescription, “over-the-counter” (OTC) naloxone nasal spray, Narcan. This…
Overdose Prevention Center Updates and Blogpost by Dr. DiRenno and Dr. Fox
The first overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in the United States opened in New York City just 2 weeks ago. Within…
JAMA Article Response: Healthcare Providers Should Not Perpetuate Stigmatization
In a piece published in JAMA that discussed last year’s film Beautiful Boy, Dr. Abigail Zuger endorsed the sentiment of…