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Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia
Opioid
Treatment Providers of Georgia (OTPGA), formerly known as the Georgia
Methadone Providers Coalition (GMPC) was established in 1996. It is a
non-profit organization of treatment providers, counselors, and other
interested persons concerned about treatment, recovery, and traditional
and alternative options for heroin and other opioid addiction.
The Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia is actively involved in a number of federally-funded research projects designed to enhance the effectiveness of addiction treatment and improve the health and well-being of our patients.
Over the past 40 years opiate treatment, also known as methadone treatment, has saved thousands of lives through comprehensive treatment services. Currently, the Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia's collective membership has embarked on the purpose of providing specialized services. This initiative is funded in major part through the Georgia Department of Human Resources. The Opiate Treatment Providers of Georgia looks forward to continued collaboration efforts to address public health issues in the area of addictive disease treatment.
Read the latest OTPG newsletter 
Exploring the World of Opioid Dependency is a new informational video (running time: approx: 15 min) produced exclusively for the OTPG and it's members. It is an informative and emotional overview of addiction, it's impact on lives and most importantly, the treatment solutions and healing that is possible. View a short trailer below.
OTPG is always busy working to provide the most updated training to treatment providers and the patients they serve. Working on the issues that affect OTP’s on the state and federal levels and working on better ways to provide support and outstanding services to Georgia OTP’s are just a few examples of the services that OTPG has to offer. In short, we want be an asset to you and your patients! The process of addressing issues and creating more effective and efficient ways to serve all of the OTP’s in Georgia, takes time to develop and implement. We, at OTPG, thought you may be interested in learning about some of the exciting things we are working on. However, please note that some of the following items have not yet been implemented and are subject to change.
We are here for you!
It is a goal of OTPG to change the face of
OTP’s within our great state! The best way
to do this is to work together. Clinics face
similar issues and there is always “the
clinic” that faces a particular issue first.
Although we all have different backgrounds
and levels of experience, clinics tend to face
similar issues. By sharing our experiences,
all of the clinics in Georgia can provide
exceptionally safe and effective services.
We are currently working on an OTPG support link that can be e-mailed to member clinics. This link can also be saved as a desk top icon. The purpose of this support link will be to provide access to clinics that may have questions regarding C.A.R.F. surveys, state level inspections, clarification of regulations, and general questions on a variety of issues. When the link is opened the clinic will be able to contact OTPG. OTPG will then be able to provide consultation on the clinics’ specific needs.
Furthermore, many clinic staff members have reported that they are hesitant to call other providers for consultation due to the “competition” between clinics. It should be recognized that OTPG is not a clinic. We are a group of providers from all over the state with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
Recognizing all you do!
Preparations have begun for the annual
conference in September! This year, not only
do we want to provide you with outstanding
education in the field of opioid treatment,
but we also want to take the time to
recognize the accomplishments of our
patients and the accomplishments in our
field. We are looking into adding some state
level awards to our fall conference.
OTPG feels that is extremely important to
recognize and encourage all providers to
continue to provide needed services, go the
extra mile, and fight the good fight!
The individuals and the clinics who have
dedicated themselves to the treatment of
opioid addiction really do make a difference!
The awards that have been discussed are:
The Patient Advocate Award: This award will be given to a nominated staff member of an OTP in the state of Georgia.
The Outstanding Service Provider Award: This award would be given to a nominated program. A program can be nominated by members of their staff, and/or another facility to recognize a program’s dedication to providing safe, effective, and outstanding patient services.
The OTPG Humanitarian Award: This award will credit those individuals who have contributed greatly to the field of opioid treatment.
The process and criteria for nominations and the application process are currently being evaluated. Please anticipate additional correspondence from an OTPG representative.
By Steve Morgan
Two of the goals the National Alliance of
Methadone Advocates (NAMA) strives to
achieve are eliminating discrimination towards
methadone patients, and creating a more
positive image of methadone maintenance
therapy. These goals are both very important
and are goals that all of us can help achieve.
We all have situations in our lives where the
topic of methadone treatment comes up. It
could happen during a family conversation or
maybe a consultation with a doctor during a
routine checkup. In these situations, it’s good
to seize the opportunity to speak about the
positive effects of MMT.
Patients in methadone maintenance come from all walks of life. We are business people, home makers, athletes, friends, and family members. The disease of addiction does not discriminate, and people in need of methadone should not be discriminated against. This doesn’t mean we should all go out and spread the word to anyone who will listen. We should, however, take certain opportunities to educate others. Rather than allowing others to dwell on a perceived negative past, we can attest to the positive things MMT patients are able to do once they have the medication they need.
Another fact to point out is that MMT itself is not what many may think. MMT is so much more than a line of people waiting for medication. Many facilities offer additional services such as counseling, career assistance, certain medical services and referrals, social events, and philanthropy. These facilities and their patients have made positive contributions to the patients and communities they serve. That is the message that needs to be spread
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persons concerned about treatment, recovery, and
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