How will the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States, with far-ranging changes in administration officials and policy, affect opioid treatment programs (OTPs)? There are many questions about the future, with Mr. Trump having said little in terms of concrete plans. Drug policy reform may take a turn away from the “we can’t arrest our way out of the problem,” … [Read more...] about Election: OTPs Should Be Vigilant, But Optimistic
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AATOD Conference Recap
Double the number of opioid treatment programs—from 1,400 to 2,800—in the United States over the next three years: that was the main message from Mark Parrino, MPA, President of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), and from the organization’s conference in Baltimore this fall. There were almost 1,800 attendees at the meeting, which held its … [Read more...] about AATOD Conference Recap
AATOD Plenaries: Standing-Room-Only Interest in OTPs, MAT
Mark Parrino, MPA, made no secret of his plan to double the number of opioid treatment programs (OTPs) within three years, from 1,400 to 2,800. He mentioned it at every opportunity during the recent conference of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD). Vickie L. Walters, LCSW-C, opened the standing-room-only plenary session in Baltimore on … [Read more...] about AATOD Plenaries: Standing-Room-Only Interest in OTPs, MAT
Top Honors at AATOD Award Ceremony Go to Michael Botticelli, Others in Field
A centerpiece of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) is the award banquet, honoring leaders for their work in the field. It was no surprise that Michael Botticelli, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), received the Friend of the Field award at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on November 1. Mr. … [Read more...] about Top Honors at AATOD Award Ceremony Go to Michael Botticelli, Others in Field
Introduction: The AATOD White Papers
Produced by the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) under a contract with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, three white papers provide comprehensive models of how opioid treatment programs (OTPs) can ensure high-quality care and continuity of services. We summarize the white papers in this issue, focusing on the … [Read more...] about Introduction: The AATOD White Papers
