2021

Extended Take-homes: More Good News in New York The expansion of methadone take-homes was highlighted as a positive move in New York by Governor Andrew Cuomo in his State of the State message January 11. This is a huge accomplishment, and one that other states should pick up on. In addition, he focused in general on increasing the availability of medication assisted … [Read more...] about Extended Take-homes: More Good News in New York

Let’s say you’re a counselor in an opioid treatment program (OTP), and your methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program suddenly launches an open-access initiative. Within days eligible patients are enrolled—whether they can pay or not—and allowed access, whenever they want, to their choice of counseling and medical and vocational services.  Good idea? Bad idea? What … [Read more...] about Study Report: Implementing Open Access in OTPs; A Good Idea? Counselors Share Their Thoughts and Experiences