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…
Access to Care
In the US, less than 20% of patients who have a substance use disorder are able to access evidence-based treatment for their disorder. Access to care means that patients have timely, equitable, humane, effective, affordable and safe treatment options that utilize evidence-based practices.
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…
Reflections from OnPoint NYC: Lessons Learned from the U.S.’s First Sanctioned Overdose Prevention Centers
Date: November 9 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm ET Link to register: http://bit.ly/Nov2022Briefing Description: Sam Rivera will speak about OnPoint NYC’s…
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day
In honor of this day, please join us in asking your senators to support responsible expansion of access to methadone…
Public Policy Statement on Hepatitis C Virus, Substance Use, and Addiction
At its July Board Meeting, the ASAM Board approved the new Public Policy Statement on Hepatitis C Virus, Substance Use, and Addiction. Click here to…
Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in New York’s Jails and Prisons
Our NYSAM chapter has been working diligently to educate our members on incarceration and opioid use disorder. Strong evidence supports…