MONTHLY | July 2020
MACS provides support to Maryland prescribers and their practices in addressing the needs of their patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain management.
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MACS UPDATES
Racial Bias in the US Opioid Epidemic: A Review of the History of Systemic Bias and Implications for Care
Physician bias, media portrayal of opioid use disorders, and governmental regulation are a polyfactorial root of racial inequity in the opioid epidemic. As part of the national response, addressing these issues will be an important factor in curbing this epidemic. Read more...
New Challenges in Addiction Medicine: COVID-19 Infection in Patients with Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders - The Perfect Storm
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, tacking the alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD) crisis may result even more problematic, because, as in a perfect storm, a combination of elements concurs to worsen the already complex clinical conditions of ASUD patients. Read more...
Pain in Persons Who Are Marginalized by Social Conditions
This study addresses the challenges of providing access to pain management for people who have been socially and economically marginalized and emphasizes the need for care. Read more...
Health center implementation of telemedicine for opioid use disorders: A qualitative assessment of adopters and nonadopters
This study explored how health centers across the U.S. are using tele-OUD in treatment as well as reasons for nonadoption. Results showed describing current delivery models can inform strategies to promote and implement tele-OUD.
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Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2020
#MACSpotlight - June
Get to know the MACS team!
Each month we will feature a MACS team member in the # MACSpotlight.
Follow us on social media for the next #MACSpotlight on Friday, 7/17.
July Awareness Campaigns
EDUCATION
PCSS Half & Half Waiver Training
Friday, July 10, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Live, virtual CME event

Presented by MACS Consultant, Aaron Greenblatt, MD

Opioid Use Disorders and Pregnancy
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Live webinar, free CME credit

Presented by MACS Consultant, Christopher Welsh, MD

June Webinars
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RESOURCES
Five Trainings for Health Professionals to Integrate Racial Equity into Practice   
Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center Quarterly Report (Jan - March 2020) 
Screening for Unhealthy Drug Use
ACCESS Maryland Harm Reduction
The Maryland Department of Health formed the Center for Harm Reduction Services that envisions a Maryland where health care and social service systems meet the needs of people who use drugs in a comprehensive, community-based manner. They support  syringe service programs , naloxone distribution, and resource allocation for harm reduction programs programs across the state.  Learn more...