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Challenges to Hiring and Retaining Good Workers in OTPs

October 3, 2018 by Alison Knopf

As the opioid crisis continues, opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are going to face big challenges in the workforce, experts say. “We’re going to face a lack of access, even in areas where there are a lot of programs,” said Zachary C. Talbott, a certified MAT advocate and member of the national board of directors of NAMA Recovery. Mr. Talbott owned and operated Counseling … [Read more...] about Challenges to Hiring and Retaining Good Workers in OTPs

BAART Sues California City Over NIMBY Blocking Of Clinic

October 3, 2018 by Alison Knopf

This summer, Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment (BAART) sued the city of Concord, California after a three-year effort to site its methadone clinic there. Amitai Schwartz represented BAART and BAART’s owner, BayMark Health Services. It is a classic case; everything seemed to be moving forward (with some hitches, of course), and after a few years a site was located. Then … [Read more...] about BAART Sues California City Over NIMBY Blocking Of Clinic

Study: Lack of Nearby OTPs Puts Methadone Patients at  Risk of Early Death

October 3, 2018 by Barbara Goodheart, ELS

Under federal law, newly enrolled methadone patients must attend a methadone program six days a week, so caregivers can watch as patients are dosed. But here’s the problem: Because many new methadone patients don’t have an opioid treatment program (OTP) nearby, this need for daily attendance markedly affects adherence. In fact, 20% to 50% of patients report poor or partial … [Read more...] about Study: Lack of Nearby OTPs Puts Methadone Patients at  Risk of Early Death

Expanding OTP Access In California, Where Waiting Lists Are Not Used

October 3, 2018 by Alison Knopf

California technically doesn’t have waiting lists for opioid treatment programs (OTPs). When a program is full, the operator can ask the state for an increase in slots. If the request is granted—and it usually is—the program then pays for the extra slots in a new license. This flexibility is very helpful to OTP providers. “We adjust our capacity up or down each year,” said … [Read more...] about Expanding OTP Access In California, Where Waiting Lists Are Not Used

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