Can Methadone be Effectively Provided in Primary Care?

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New and old evidence from abroad says yes. The US would need a system overturn. Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. Key points In the US, methadone treatment for opioid addiction is only available through specialty clinics. Other countries allow primary care providers to prescribe methadone, to be dispensed at community pharmacies. A new study from…

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This September, Recovery Happens Together in Montgomery County

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September is National Recovery Month, established in 1989 to promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices and to celebrate the millions of Americans who are living in recovery from substance use disorders. The 2026 campaign carries the theme that recovery from addiction happens together, with SAMHSA framing meaningful human connection as central to resilience and long-term…

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