The latest addiction treatment trainings, events, and news
MONTHLY | October 2019
MACS offers consultation to primary care and specialty prescribers in addressing the needs of their patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain management.
October 16th is the two year anniversary of our phone line opening. Thank you for being a part of the MACS community. As we celebrate, we're excited to be launching an expanded array of services including technical assistance and Project ECHOTM. Stay tuned for updates via email, social media, and our website.
Upcoming events.
Half & Half MAT Waiver Trainings
Central Maryland
Wednesday, October 9 | 7:30 am - 12 pm
Presented by MACS Consultant, Christopher Welsh, MD
Free! 8 CMEs upon completion of live & online portion.
Tapering long-term opioid therapy is challenging, starting with determining whose dose to taper. This article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine discusses achieving effective, safe, and compassionate tapers. Questions about tapering patients' opioid therapy? MACS can help.
Predictors of Overdose Death Among High-Risk Emergency Department Patients With Substance-Related Encounters: A Data Linkage Cohort Study
This study linked Maryland emergency department and medical examiner data to identify risk factors for fatal opioid overdoses among patients with substance-related ED encounters. Questions about Maryland's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program? Attend
MACS' webinar on 10/15.
HOLIDAYS | The MACS line will be closed:
October 14 - Columbus Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas Day
January 1 - New Year's Day
October Addiction Treatment & Prevention Campaigns
This SAMHSA document reviews the use of the three FDA-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder and the other strategies and services needed to support recovery for people with OUD.
