Liberating Methadone 2.0

July 29-30, 2027 - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Registration is open

Liberating methadone 2027:

Local voices, stronger communities

Attendee Registration:

Click HERE to complete registration, including payment. Questions: Email liberatemethadone@gmail.com.

Registration Options:

Professional & Institution Rate | $450 [Early-Bird Rate | $350]

Community Providers & Students | $150

Peers, Family members, & Patients | $20

Virtual | $20: live online access to select sessions.

Complimentary tickets can be requested [reserved for peers and patients]. Email liberatemethadone@gmail.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration:

Click HERE to register as a Sponsor or Exhibitor. Please use the payment link that corresponds with your ticket type. If you need an invoice, a member of the planning committee will contact you. Questions? Email liberatemethadone@gmail.com

Application to submit conference content:

Click below to submit a research abstract, report from the community, or participate in the first ever NCLM methadone story slam.

Click HERE to submit your application.

You do not need to be an academic or have a PhD to submit. We are interested in practical experience, community knowledge, research, policy work, and other contributions that can help strengthen the conversation.

All submissions must be made through this online form by December 15th, 2026. Notifications of approval will be sent by February 28th, 2027.

We especially want to welcome new voices and perspectives, including people who may not have participated in conferences or advocacy spaces before.

Apply for a travel award:

Click HERE to apply for a travel award.

Click HERE to donate to the travel scholarship fund 💌

Who is eligible for the award?

Anyone who needs help paying for conference travel, but people with lived and living experience with methadone will be prioritized. It does not matter how you plan to travel (plane, car, bus, or train). Awardees will each receive the same amount.

What does a travel award cover?

1) You will receive $700 to cover the costs of airfare, gas, taxi, or other costs.

2) You can sign up for FREE housing at the University of Pittsburgh covered by NCLM.

How will I receive the award funding?

Awardees will receive the $700 award at the conference in July 2027. Please contact liberatemethadone@gmail.com if requesting an accommodation.

How does the application process work?

There is no hard application deadline, but it's best to apply before March 1st, 2027. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the final number of awards determined by our conference fundraising.

When should I register for the conference?

We will notify award winners on a rolling basis. We recommend waiting until you receive confirmation of a travel award before registering. Conference registration is $20 for people with lived and living experience.

LM 2027 Sponsor Prospectus (1).pdf

LM 2027 Local Voices - Stronger Communities.pdf

Local to Pittsburgh and want to get involved? The Pennsylvania Methadone Advocacy Group is looking for new members AND volunteers to help coordinate LIBERATE METHADONE 2.0.

PAMAG meets every other Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST. Join using the link below or check the NCLM calendar.

Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/86214353943

To join PAMAG, fill out the interest form by clicking HERE.

A look back to 2023...

Liberate Methadone: a road map for change

On September 21st and 22nd, the National Coalition held its inaugural 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.

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

Link to recordings for Day 1 / Password: 1&AJs8%Z
Link to recordings for Day 2 / Password: R?7^e9t@
Link to closings for Day 2 / Password: U^T80Ktb

Special issue with published abstracts from the conference available here.

Accompanying Commentary "Envisioning a Humane and Accessible US Methadone Treatment System: Generating Policy and Practice Recommendations From the Liberate Methadone Movement" available here.

Check out videos from the National Survivors Union, showcasing moments from the conference and underscoring why our organization is fighting to liberate methadone:

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.

Please download and share the materials below widely and spread the word on how various groups can help improve patient-centered methadone treatment today:

Liberate Methadone Report_June2024.pdf

LMC Recs overview.pdf

Overview of Conference recommendations

NCLM RECS.one pager.pdf

One-pager recommendations

Liberating Methadone Commentary.pdf

Commentary on Liberate methadone conferENce & movement

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