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This update from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports trends in the use of methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release, injectable naltrexone—an option for treating opioid use disorder. Not included in the report are data from private physicians who aren’t affiliated with a treatment facility or program. Paralleling the recent … [Read more...] about SAMHSA Issues Brief Update on Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment

Longtime methadone and opioid treatment program (OTP) advocate and professional Edward J. Higgins died peacefully at home in Toms River, New Jersey on October 8. Mr. Higgins began working in methadone treatment in 1973. In 1984, as clinic director in charge of state methadone programs in Asbury Park and Toms River, he helped 13 methadone programs form a group of private … [Read more...] about OTP Leader Ed Higgins Leaves Legacy for the Field