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Issue 30-6

AATOD Conference Recap: ‘Out of the Shadows’

December 9, 2019 by Alison Knopf

There were more than 1,800 attendees at the 2019 conference of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), held October 19-23 at the Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. Why was it memorable? Yes, it was Disney. Yes, the exhibit hall was splendid. And yes, the awards banquet was an experience for attendees to savor. But the five-day … [Read more...] about AATOD Conference Recap: ‘Out of the Shadows’

Top Honors at AATOD Award Ceremony Go to Gilbert Gerra, MD; Zachary Talbott

December 9, 2019 by Alison Knopf

The crowning glory for many attendees of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) is the award banquet. Not only is it a glamorous affair, at which women wear long gowns (if they choose) and glittery jewels, the food sumptuous and live music encouraging people to talk—but it is a chance for people who work hard for 18 months to honor leaders in … [Read more...] about Top Honors at AATOD Award Ceremony Go to Gilbert Gerra, MD; Zachary Talbott

Mobile Vans a Hot Topic at AATOD–And Now

December 9, 2019 by Alison Knopf

The open board meeting is the traditional opening work-sleeves session at the conference of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD). It’s held Saturday, the first day of the five-day conference. It’s a chance for the newly arrived attendees to get their bearings after traveling, and to hear from federal agencies and others about plans for the … [Read more...] about Mobile Vans a Hot Topic at AATOD–And Now

Telehealth Offers Best Opportunity for Treatment Expansion

December 9, 2019 by Alison Knopf

There is great interest in telehealth in all of health care, including treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). One of the trickiest aspects of telehealth, however, is that the delivery of medication involves very concrete mechanical requirements. You can’t send a medication to a patient by video. In the case of methadone, and, to a lesser extent, buprenorphine, the chain of … [Read more...] about Telehealth Offers Best Opportunity for Treatment Expansion

New Face of Criminal Justice: Welcoming MAT

December 9, 2019 by Alison Knopf

There is a growing partnership between corrections/criminal justice and treatment for substance use disorder (SUD)—especially, treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). For example, the Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals sent its staff to the conference of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD). “This is a favorable move,” AATOD … [Read more...] about New Face of Criminal Justice: Welcoming MAT

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