MONTHLY | April 2019
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Maryland Addiction Consultation Service provides phone consultations, education, training, and support to primary care and specialty prescribers in addressing the needs of their patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain management.
News.
Behavioral health treatment utilization among individuals with co-occurring opioid use disorder and mental illness: Evidence from a national survey
 MACS can help with finding treatment options for patients with co-occuring disorders. Our Behavioral Health Consultant can send you a list of resources in your community, including accepted medical insurance plans and any wait times. 
Commentary on Jones & McCance-Katze (2019): Buprenorphine and the glass half full—why can’t we prescribe more of it, and will nurse practitioners and physician assistants fulfill a chronic unmet need?
Newly waivered and facing barriers to prescribing? Contact MACS for in-office trainings and free phone consultation for clinical questions, resources, or referral information.
Breaking The Cycle: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) In The Criminal Justice System
MACS consultant, Eric Weintraub, MD, spoke with circuit court judges in Anne Arundel County about the importance of MAT last month. Getting the word out about the effectiveness of MAT is crucial in eliminating the stigma surrounding it.
Online trainings.
photo of MACS Consultant, Dr. Michael Fingerhood.
Treating Opioid Use Disorder in a Primary Care Setting
Tuesday, April 16 | 12 - 1 pm
Presented by MACS Consultant, Michael Fingerhood, MD
Save the Date: Webinar on Chronic Pain Management
Thursday, June 13, 2019 | 12 - 1 pm
A warm welcome to our new MACS Consultant, Mark Bicket, MD, who will be presenting on chronic pain management. Stay tuned for details and registration .  Mark's bio.
Upcoming events.
2019 Lower Shore Connections Resource Fair
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | 9 am - 12 pm
Salisbury University
1101 Camden Ave.,
Guerriri Student Union: Wicomico Room
Salisbury, MD 21801
All attendees will be given 2 FREE CEU's! Attendees do not need to register for this event. The MACS Team will be tabling - come say hi and learn about our free addiction consultation services!
Tuerk Conference on Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | 7 am - 5:15 pm
MACS Consultant, Yngvild Olsem, MD, will be presenting on "Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery: Perspectives on Medications" and the MACS Team will be tabling. Come say hi and learn about our free addiction consultation services!
#MACSFactMonday
Each Monday, MACS will be sharing facts about Substance Use Disorders and Chronic Pain Management on social media to spread awareness about addiction and our free services for Maryland prescribers. Connect with us and stay tuned!
April Addiction Treatment & Prevention Campaigns
April is Alcohol Awareness Month sign
"Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow"
Infographic of National Prescription Take Back Day April 27 , link to drop off sites
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Resources.
Infographic of NIDAMED screening tools and link to tools
Evidence-Based Screening Tools
Looking for substance use screening tools to use with your patients? NIDAMED has a chart of evidence-based tools organized by substance type, patient age, and administration method.
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MARYLAND ADDICTION CONSULTATION SERVICE

University of Maryland School of Medicine
737 W. Lombard Street, 4th floor, Baltimore MD 21201


Phone: 1-855-337-MACS (6227)
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