Events

Highlighting a few events you may have missed!

September 2013
October 2013
November 2013

American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD) 2013 Conference

Implementing MAT Policy and Services in East Africa: Adopting a Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) in The Republic of Tanzania

Monday, November 11, 2013 | Philadelphia, PA

Implementing MAT Policy and Services in East Africa: Adopting a Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) in The Republic of Tanzania

Presentations:

"Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and International Activities"
Thomas Kresina, Ph.D., Senior Health Advisor, SAMHSA, Washington, D.C.
"Implementing MAT Policy & Services in East Africa ROSC, MAT & Technology Transfer Great Lakes ATTC in partnership with The Republic of Tanzania"
Lonnetta Albright, BS, Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Chicago, IL
"National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) Authority in Kenya"
William Okedi, PhD, Government of Kenya (NACDA), Nairobi, Kenya
Frank Masaoe, PhD, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Resources:

1. Workshop Description
2. Articles:
- a. Expanding Addiction Recovery Resources in East Africa
- b. An Overview of HIV Prevention Interventions for People Who Inject Drugs in Tanzania
3. Press Releases:
- a. Medication Assisted Treatment Program Launches at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam
- b. Twinning Center Partners in Tanzania Introduce Recovery Oriented System of Care in Dar es Salaam
4. Monograph Excerpt
- Recovery Oriented Methadone Maintenance

MARCH 2013 Annual Conference - "Health Care Reform: Moving to Integrated Care"

ROSC and the ACA: A Strategic Look at Health

October 29 – October 31, 2013 | St. Paul, Minnesota

ROSC and the ACA: A Strategic Look at Health

Shifting our thinking, shifting our focus, reducing costs, re-alignment, integration, transformation, evidence-based practices, Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, Health Care Reform – the list goes on. As providers we wonder: how will we thrive in an era of change. How will re-aligning systems and reducing costs benefit individuals, families and communities? And how will we help people to achieve a life in the community? At the core of all of the questions and strategies is – It’s All About Health! Recovery is about Health and the ACA is about funding health.

PowerPoint: "ROSC and the ACA: A Strategic Look at Health"

Lonnetta Albright, BS, Executive Director Great Lakes ATTC and Maureen McDonnell, Director for Business and Health Care Strategy Development, TASC Inc.