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March 29, 2019 by Melissa Weimer, MD

To Address the Opioid Overdose Epidemic, Invest in the Next Generation of Addiction Treatment Providers

Melissa Weimer, Jeanette Tetrault, and J. Craig Allen recently published an op-ed in the New Haven Register highlighting the substance…

March 12, 2019 by Josh Lynch, DO

Buffalo Matters: This Innovative Strategy is Saving Lives in Erie County, NY

People seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) should be able to access that care 24/7 and have choices of where they want to continue treatment. Places like Buffalo, NY are embracing this treatment ideal and changing the way patients access care for OUD.

February 15, 2019 by Melissa Weimer, MD

NYSAM Opposes Assembly Bill 8566/Senate Bill 6815

Memo in Opposition Assembly bill 8566 /Senate bill 6815 Rules and regulations promoting recovery from opioid abuse and reducing diversion.…

January 15, 2019 by NYSAM

Public Policy Action: NYSAM 8987 Senate Bill Response Letter Regarding Marijuana for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

On June 11, 2018, the New York State Senate introduced Bill 8987 to amend the public health law in relation…

July 3, 2018 by Melissa Weimer, MD

Breaking the Stigma of Opioid Addiction Treatments

WRGB CBS News aired a story with Dr. Melissa Weimer, chief of behavioral health and addiction medicine for St. Peter’s…

April 17, 2018 by Melissa Weimer, MD

ACGME a ‘Game-Changer’ for Addiction Medicine

Timothy K. Brennan, MD, of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai in New York City, highlights new fellowships that will…

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