It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Sy Demsky. He died peacefully on April 9 surrounded by family and friends. “Sy was the President of Stop Stigma Now, devoting his life to advocacy and education of medication treatment for opioid addiction,” wrote his daughter, Jordana. “Sy built strong bonds with those he worked alongside and called friends.”
AT Forum has interviewed Sy on many occasions. We sat alongside him at many AATOD conferences. He always supplied wisdom and compassion, speaking for methadone patients. One of his greatest concerns, which he pursued endlessly, was the imminent national registry for patients.
We will write an update after his funeral.