2023 Liberate Methadone Conference

On September 21st and 22nd, the National Coalition held its Liberating Methadone Conference in collaboration with the National Survivors Union and NYU Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy, bringing together 800 people (in person and virtually) to discuss and exchange ideas on how to improve access to and use of methadone to reduce the harms of chaotic opioid use. 

Liberate Methadone Report_June2024.pdf

liberating methadone conference report

A summary report of the conference highlights with a detailed set of proposed recommendations for providers, government agencies, and researchers aimed at improving access to methadone, reducing stigma, and enhancing the overall person-centeredness and effectiveness of methadone treatment. 


There will also be a NYU COEP online seminar discussing the report on Sept 19, 2024 at 12pm ET. To register, sign up here


For those who missed it, you can access recordings of the conference below:


Also check out these two videos below from the National Survivors Union, showcasing moments from the conference and underscoring why our organization is fighting to liberate methadone: