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Methadone: It works for me – Leah’s Story
Treatment User's News 29/7/19 Treatment User's News 29/7/19

Methadone: It works for me – Leah’s Story

They call it “liquid handcuffs” but for me the freedom was instant. Here’s why I am using methadone on the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

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YOU HAVE A CHOICE: DECIDING BETWEEN OTP MEDICATIONS
Treatment User's News 24/7/19 Treatment User's News 24/7/19

YOU HAVE A CHOICE: DECIDING BETWEEN OTP MEDICATIONS

Here is some info on OTP medications, as well as advice from peers.

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BLAIR'S STORY: VALE LUKE -- OR IN SUPPORT OF SUBOXONE
Treatment User's News 23/7/19 Treatment User's News 23/7/19

BLAIR'S STORY: VALE LUKE -- OR IN SUPPORT OF SUBOXONE

This story is about a friend who would likely be alive today if he didn’t feel compelled to stop taking his life-saving medication.

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DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY: 10 TIPS FOR A SMOOTHER RIDE ON THE PROGRAM
Treatment User's News 20/7/19 Treatment User's News 20/7/19

DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY: 10 TIPS FOR A SMOOTHER RIDE ON THE PROGRAM

We caught up with PAMS co-ordinator Sarah Lord to get the benefit of her years of experience in helping Victorians on OTP.

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INJECTING METHADONE AND BUPE: STORIES AND TIPS FROM PEERS AND PROFESSIONALS
Safer Using, Treatment User's News 14/7/19 Safer Using, Treatment User's News 14/7/19

INJECTING METHADONE AND BUPE: STORIES AND TIPS FROM PEERS AND PROFESSIONALS

‘'Because you can’t talk about it anywhere else, talking about injecting methadone with your peers is important.’'

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REDUCING THE HARM FROM  INJECTING METHADONE
Safer Using User's News 13/7/19 Safer Using User's News 13/7/19

REDUCING THE HARM FROM INJECTING METHADONE

‘One of the things I like about NUAA is that they give out wheel filters.’

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ROAD SENSE: ARE YOU FIT TO DRIVE ON THE OTP?
Safer Using User's News 28/6/19 Safer Using User's News 28/6/19

ROAD SENSE: ARE YOU FIT TO DRIVE ON THE OTP?

What are the rules around driving in the Opiate Treatment Program (OTP)? Can I drive? ? These FAQs come directly from community consultations and our answers are straight from official sources.

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