http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/-t1.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:20 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/12/18/08/i_logo.jpg http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/-t1.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/pennsylvania-poll-shows-that-readers-support-methadone-clinic-t295.htm lilgirllost WEEKLY ONLINE POLL: Readers support methadone clinics Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:13 AM EST Many poll respondents acknowledge that there is a problem with heroin in the area. Our online question: ``Blairsville Borough council recently voted to deny a variance that would have allowed a methadone clinic to open in the borough. What would you think about the opening of such a business in your community?'' 43 percent (85 votes): Heroin is a big problem, and this would be ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:20 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/pennsylvania-poll-shows-that-readers-support-methadone-clinic-t295.htm#517 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/pennsylvania-poll-shows-that-readers-support-methadone-clinic-t295.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/actual-video-nimby-from-icaat-t275.htm lilgirllost I was finally able to get my hands on the actual ICAAP video so that you don't have to follow a link to watch it. It's a little long and it only mentions MMT for heroin addiction but it is too good of a video NOT to share. Announcements, Events and Breaking News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:03:28 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/actual-video-nimby-from-icaat-t275.htm#480 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/actual-video-nimby-from-icaat-t275.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/video-in-my-backyard-dispelling-myths-about-methadone-t271.htm lilgirllost The International center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment (ICAAT) has produced a 15-minute video addressing the “not-in-my-backyard” (NIMBY) phenomenon – probably the greatest barrier to meaningful expansion of methadone treatment availability in America. Throughout the USA, and in many other nations as well, efforts to open new facilities are met with fierce opposition based on fear of resultant crime and a general deterioration of the neighborhood. This film highlights the patients, ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:52:27 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/video-in-my-backyard-dispelling-myths-about-methadone-t271.htm#475 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/video-in-my-backyard-dispelling-myths-about-methadone-t271.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/an-interesting-article-for-you-to-check-out-t267.htm lilgirllost I wanted to let you guys know, there is a very good article I found today that I wanted to share with everyone. It is under the INSPIRATIONAL STORIES & QUOTES section of the forum instead of the ARTICLES section because it deals with a former opiate addicts story of recovery. It just shows once again there are plenty of positive stories out there about ORT (opiate replacemenet therapy). I have said it before, there are pros and there are cons to ORT, anyone who has ever ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:54:07 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/an-interesting-article-for-you-to-check-out-t267.htm#469 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/an-interesting-article-for-you-to-check-out-t267.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/thank-you-ruthann-and-cathy-t253.htm Admin I would personally like to welcome all of the new members and invite you to open and share. Let us all know what is happening at your Opiate Treatment Programs. It is October and soon Thanksgiving will be here and how many of you are thankful you discovered methadone? If you really are thankful, then share it with us. We would love to hear how it changed your lives and we have over one hundred members but hardly any stories and I am wondering why? You need to let people know how thankful ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:02:50 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/thank-you-ruthann-and-cathy-t253.htm#447 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/thank-you-ruthann-and-cathy-t253.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/radio-show-tonight-10-12-09-t251.htm lilgirllost Tonight is the night once again for our monthly Radio Program. I am pleased to announce that our guests for tonight's program will both be members from our methadone forum. It will be Cat and myself (RuthAnn) so here is your chance to show your support for fellow forum members! The program will be aired tonight Monday Ocotober 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. You can listen the show live by clicking on http://www.love860.com/ If you plan to watch the show live, you will need to click ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:54:25 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/radio-show-tonight-10-12-09-t251.htm#444 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/radio-show-tonight-10-12-09-t251.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/city-s-lone-clinic-for-heroin-addicts-halts-admissions-t242.htm lilgirllost I know this is actually a news article, but I wanted to post it under breaking news because I wanted to make sure everyone saw this one. I did some research and there are only TWO ORT clinics in the entire state of Alaska. Both of them are federally funded. Could you imagine being at the end of your rope in your addiction, finally admitting you had a problem, finally reaching out for HELP and being told "sorry, we don't have room for you right now" and being put on a waiting list ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:58:40 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/city-s-lone-clinic-for-heroin-addicts-halts-admissions-t242.htm#434 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/city-s-lone-clinic-for-heroin-addicts-halts-admissions-t242.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/three-special-guests-this-month-t219.htm Dee Tonight is the night once again for our monthly Radio Program. I am pleased to announce that our guests for tonight's program will be Barbara Rue, Beth, and Cathy, from our Suboxone Forum; The Light At the End Of The Tunnel. Please join us in support for this exciting event. The program will be aired tonight Monday September 14th at 7:00 P.M. You can watch the show live by clicking on http://www.love860.com/ If you plan to watch the show live, you will need to click on the link, when ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:27:14 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/three-special-guests-this-month-t219.htm#403 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/three-special-guests-this-month-t219.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/michael-jacksons-doctor-arnie-klein-claims-star-had-an-addiction-t107.htm Admin Michael Jackson's Doctor Arnie Klein Claims Star Had An Addiction Michael Jackson’s friend and dermatologist Dr Arnie Klein has admitted once giving the star a strong sedative and claimed the pop star had been addicted to drugs. Speaking to Larry King on his CNN chat show, Klein said Jackson was once a drug addict but he came to Britain to dry out. “Michael at one time had an addiction,” he said. “He went to England and he with-drew that addiction in a secure setting.” He ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:23:55 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/michael-jacksons-doctor-arnie-klein-claims-star-had-an-addiction-t107.htm#181 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/michael-jacksons-doctor-arnie-klein-claims-star-had-an-addiction-t107.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/check-out-the-article-under-rate-your-methadone-program-t204.htm lilgirllost Hi everyone. I wanted to encourage you to check out the new post under "RATE YOUR METHDONE PROGRAM". It has to deal with clinic fees and I would love to hear from some of you about this topic. Please share your thoughts and/or experience on this and have a great day. Announcements, Events and Breaking News Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:06:16 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/check-out-the-article-under-rate-your-methadone-program-t204.htm#364 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/check-out-the-article-under-rate-your-methadone-program-t204.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/list-of-medications-that-interact-with-methadone-t176.htm lilgirllost Recently a question from another forum member prompted me to post this refresher about medications that interact with methadone. To read the complete article about medications that interact with methadone please click the link http://www.medicalassistedtreatment.org/113611/index.html Some medications initially interact with methadone to cause sedation, but then the opposite occurs, and they can cause withdrawal symptoms. May cause additive CNS depression. These ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:24:26 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/list-of-medications-that-interact-with-methadone-t176.htm#316 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/list-of-medications-that-interact-with-methadone-t176.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/good-morning-to-all-t172.htm Dee Good Morning to all of you! Thank you for joining us here at Methadone: A flicker of Light in The Dark. Some of you may already know me, but for those of you who don't, my name is Dee and I am one of the moderators of the forum. I am not always here on the forum as I am also a moderator on the Suboxone forum, The Light At The End of The Tunnel. I also spend some of my time trying to help Deborah on the Suboxone Assisted Treatment website. Our other moderator is RuthAnn. I am sure ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:57:01 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/good-morning-to-all-t172.htm#312 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/good-morning-to-all-t172.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/a-very-special-guest-on-this-months-radio-program-t165.htm Dee This month I'd like to announce a very special guest on our monthly radio program. One of our members of our Suboxone Forum; The Light At The End of The Tunnel: "Lori" will be sharing with us her story of inprisonment, addiction and Suboxone. Lori is an inspiration to many people. Please join us in support of Lori and her story. This months program will be aired on Monday August 10th at 7:15 P.M. You can watch the show live by clicking on http://www.love860.com/ If you ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:26:21 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/a-very-special-guest-on-this-months-radio-program-t165.htm#292 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/a-very-special-guest-on-this-months-radio-program-t165.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/mobile-methadone-clinic-riles-camden-t164.htm lilgirllost This story came from the Philadelphia Inquirer and it just angers me! The public is griping about "mobile" methadone busses that go into areas to treat MMT pts that can't get to a clinic. I would give anything to have something like this come to my area as would so many others who have long drives to their clinic. What also gets me is one person says ".....this is a strange way to serve human beings........" You don't see anyone griping about the Mobile Blood Units that ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:26:16 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/mobile-methadone-clinic-riles-camden-t164.htm#290 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/mobile-methadone-clinic-riles-camden-t164.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/kenton-county-coroner-broke-methadone-law-by-treating-mmt-pts-in-private-practice-t148.htm lilgirllost This is an older article from the Kentucky Post, but when I came across it I had to share it with you all. This story makes me so angry! This doctor was trying to help these people, it wasn't like the docs who know people are abusing the drugs he is prescribing......He was providing MMT to his patients. Even after he found out it was against the law, he said he couldn't "morally" stop treatment for 6 of his patients he was treating for addiction. They need to leave the ones like ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:31:02 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/kenton-county-coroner-broke-methadone-law-by-treating-mmt-pts-in-private-practice-t148.htm#257 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/kenton-county-coroner-broke-methadone-law-by-treating-mmt-pts-in-private-practice-t148.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/vietnam-approves-wide-scale-application-of-methadone-t137.htm lilgirllost Here is another documented case of successful methadone treatment and a public that supports it usage. I know it doesn't concern the US, but it is another pefect example of a country having success with methadone treatment for addiction and where the public can accept it as a valid form of treatment and not oppose it like so many in our country do. The article was taken from VietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam's first online newspaper. You can find the article at http://english.vietnamnet.vn/reports/2009/07/860580/ Vietnam ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:03:11 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/vietnam-approves-wide-scale-application-of-methadone-t137.htm#238 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/vietnam-approves-wide-scale-application-of-methadone-t137.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/methadone-found-in-michael-jackson-s-body-t109.htm Admin Lethal Drug Cocktail In Star's Body MICHAEL Jackson had lethal levels of powerful painkiller Demerol and heroin substitute methadone in his body when he died, The Sun can reveal. Tests show the tragic star had taken a cocktail of drugs strong enough to have killed any normal person instantly. As well as lethal levels of DEMEROL and METHADONE,blood tests found high levels of antianxiety drug XANAX. Also present were lower levels of PROPOFOL — an anaesthetic for hospital use only, ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:51:12 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/methadone-found-in-michael-jackson-s-body-t109.htm#187 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/methadone-found-in-michael-jackson-s-body-t109.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/methadone-patients-help-preserve-our-rights-to-drive-t104.htm Admin "Help Preserve Our Rights To Drive" A recent movement to remove the driving rights of MMT patients has occurred despite all of the research to the contrary. Arizona is proposing a Bill (S1003) that will attempt to make it illegal to drive while taking Methadone. This is said to be in response to an increase in automobile accidents involving people intoxicated by taking Methadone. However, if you look at cases involving car accidents you will notice that they all involve another ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:34:27 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/methadone-patients-help-preserve-our-rights-to-drive-t104.htm#176 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/methadone-patients-help-preserve-our-rights-to-drive-t104.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/introducing-mr-lenny-willis-t84.htm Dee Hello everyone. Last months radio program with Mr. Lenny Willis was a great success. He will be joining us again on our radio program hosted by Mr. Kevin Vaughan. Tonights subject will be, "Patients Rights." As a patient in a"Subtance Abuse Treatment Program" do you know your rights? When do patient information privacy protections began for someone seeking substance abuse treatment? Find out the answer to that question and more by tuning into our monthly radio ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:01:03 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/introducing-mr-lenny-willis-t84.htm#133 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/introducing-mr-lenny-willis-t84.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/radio-program-monday-may11th-t64.htm Dee Come and join us Monday night May 11th at 7:15. It is my pleasure to announce to you that once again we wil be on the air at http://www.love860.com/ Hosted by Kevin Vaughan. This months special guest will be Mr. Lenny Willis of Georgia Therapy Associates loacated in Athens GA. Mr. Willis will be dicussing Addiction as a disease. We applaud Mr. Willis and his staff for all they do for their patients. The patients of Georgia Therapy Associates are treated respectfully, fairly and with ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Sun, 10 May 2009 05:21:28 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/radio-program-monday-may11th-t64.htm#92 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/radio-program-monday-may11th-t64.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/poisoning-deaths-prompt-methadone-outreach-t54.htm Admin [b]Poisoning Deaths Prompt Methadone Outreach[/b] WEDNESDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- A more than threefold increase in the number of deaths linked to methadone poisoning in recent years is prompting a new public information campaign on the safe use of the prescription drug in both addiction treatment and as a pain reliever, according to a statement released April 28 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Co-sponsored by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:11:39 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/poisoning-deaths-prompt-methadone-outreach-t54.htm#73 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/poisoning-deaths-prompt-methadone-outreach-t54.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/i-survived-t45.htm Admin From Your Administrator: I just wanted to let all you know I am back. My name is Deborah Shrira and I have been away dealing with my own problems. I will tell all of you about them because they had to do with the Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program I was attending. I know I couldn't be the only one having problems and I would like to hear from any of you if you are having any. It has taken me many months to straighten it all out and now I'm in a new one. I can say it is absolutely wonderful ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:42:44 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/i-survived-t45.htm#59 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/i-survived-t45.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/patient-rights-responsibilities-and-complaints-t17.htm Admin 290-9-12-.18 Patient Rights, Responsibilities, and Complaints. (1) Programs shall develop and implement written policies and procedures regarding the rights and responsibilities of patients and the handling and resolution of complaints. These policies and procedures must include a written notice of rights and responsibilities provided to each patient at orientation. The required notice must contain the following items: (a) Right to humane treatment that affords reasonable protection from ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:46:28 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/patient-rights-responsibilities-and-complaints-t17.htm#20 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/patient-rights-responsibilities-and-complaints-t17.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/announcing-radio-program-monday-march-9-t10.htm Admin Medical Assisted Treatment of America is being featured "live "monthly on CALL- IN Studio Number 404-355-8699. Listen in via the Internet. http://www.love860.com (audio and video streaming) You can hear this awesome and informative program on substance abuse and key medical information on the dates listed below. If you have a story you would like to share with others, please give us a call and we will be happy to arrange for you to come on as a Guest and share it with the audience. ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:43:51 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/announcing-radio-program-monday-march-9-t10.htm#12 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/announcing-radio-program-monday-march-9-t10.htm http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/your-first-subject-t1.htm Admin Take some time to read this information before starting to use the administration of your forum: How to access your administration panel ?In the top menu, click on Log In, a new page is displayed. Fill in the username "admin" and the password you have choosen during your registration. If you have lost or forgot it, click here. Once you are logged in, click on the link "Administration Panel" at the bottom of the page.How to modify your board's appearance ?You can modify your board's appearance ... Announcements, Events and Breaking News Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:22:09 GMT http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/your-first-subject-t1.htm#1 http://methadone.forumotion.net/announcements-events-and-breaking-news-f1/your-first-subject-t1.htm