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History of the Methadone System: How did we get here?

NASTAD, in partnership with the National Coalition to Liberate Methadone (NCLM) held the “Part 1: History of the Methadone System: How did we get here?” webinar on September 11 . Methadone is an essential tool for saving lives during an overdose crisis and reducing the risk of HIV and hepatitis C transmission among people who inject drugs. NCLM advocates for a more accessible and equitable methadone system that prioritizes patient health, promotes dignity, and is grounded in evidence.

History of the Methadone System: How did we get here?

NASTAD, in partnership with the National Coalition to Liberate Methadone (NCLM) held the “Part 1: History of the Methadone System: How did we get here?” webinar on September 11 . Methadone is an essential tool for saving lives during an overdose crisis and reducing the risk of HIV and hepatitis C transmission among people who inject drugs. NCLM advocates for a more accessible and equitable methadone system that prioritizes patient health, promotes dignity, and is grounded in evidence.

The Role of Housing in Improving Health Outcomes and HIV Care Continuity for People Who Use Drugs: Narratives and Recommendations from Lived Experience

Completed with support from SAMHSA and the Opioid Response Network, this document presents first-hand narratives, research, and recommendations to understand and explore housing provision as a comprehensive health and overdose prevention strategy. The resource can be used as a series of topic-specific guidance documents or as an overview of person-centered approaches to housing, drug user health, and HIV care.

Data Incubator: Stigma

Achieving zero stigma is a goal of all HIV prevention and treatment services.  In response, this dashboard will visually represent stigma-related data for the communities most impacted by HIV and to demonstrate progress to mitigating stigmas across different geographic regions. 

Deeper Look: The HIV Care Continuum

This webpage discusses the HIV care continuum and how it is a public health model that outlines the stages of care that people living with HIV go through from diagnosis to achieving and maintaining viral suppression. Guiding an individual through the care continuum is key to helping them achieve viral suppression, which not only helps them experience better health outcomes but also reduces their risk of transmitting HIV to others.