In the middle of the summer, Nora Volkow, M.D., medical director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), wrote a blog calling for methadone to be more available in the era of fentanyl. “People with an opioid use disorder (OUD) urgently need treatment not just to protect them from overdosing but also to help them achieve recovery, but highly effective medications like … [Read more...] about Caught between the “more methadone” and “fewer OTPs” scuffle
AATOD 2004 conference: New flexible regulations, and threat from MOTAA
The theme of the 2024 American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD) Conference, held May 18-May 22 in Las Vegas, was “Treating Opioid Use Disorder: So Much More Than Medication.” This is apt, considering the theoretical threat posed to opioid treatment programs (OTPs) by the MOTAA proposed legislation, which would allow private physicians to … [Read more...] about AATOD 2004 conference: New flexible regulations, and threat from MOTAA
Coveted Dole-Nyswander Awards to go to Linda Hurley and Allegra Schorr
Hurley award The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD) will present Linda E. Hurley, President and CEO of CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, with its Nyswander-Dole Award to recognize her extraordinary work and service in the opioid treatment field. The Nyswander/Dole “Marie” Award is the highest accolade AATOD can … [Read more...] about Coveted Dole-Nyswander Awards to go to Linda Hurley and Allegra Schorr
Obituary – Barbara Goodheart, colleague and friend, 1934-2024
Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues of Barbara Goodheart, For those who don’t know me, I am Ken Goodheart, son of Barbara Goodheart. Our family is heartbroken to tell you that we lost Barbara on March 17th this year after a short illness. As you may know, she was an amazing woman of multitudes – Wife of 70 years, mother of three, grandmother of two, … [Read more...] about Obituary – Barbara Goodheart, colleague and friend, 1934-2024
Linda E. Hurley to Receive National Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award
National Council for Mental Wellbeing to Recognize Hurley During NatCon24, April 15-17 Everyone knows Linda Hurley, a pioneer in addiction treatment; her new integrated program about to launch in Rhode Island includes methadone, primary care, mental health treatment, and many other services. Below is an announcement of an upcoming award she is receiving. ATForum extends … [Read more...] about Linda E. Hurley to Receive National Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award