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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Opioid agonist treatment and fatal overdose risk in a state‐wide US population receiving opioid use disorder service
This study, co-authored by MACS Consultant, Dr. Michael Fingerhood, found among Maryland patients in specialty opioid treatment, periods in treatment are protective against overdose compared with periods out of care. Data from this article were featured in today's
#MACSFactMonday
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Discontinuing Buprenorphine Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: What Do We (Not) Know?
What needs to happen for someone who decides to discontinue buprenorphine to have a reasonable chance of sustaining recovery from opioid use disorder? This study examined the health outcomes of a 6-month discontinuation period. For questions about discontinuing buprenorphine, call MACS.
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Opioid Prescribing Behaviors — Prescription Behavior Surveillance System, 11 States, 2010–2016
Over the years of available data collected, declines in state opioid prescribing rates ranged from 14.9% to 33.0%. During this period, the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program was introduced, requiring prescribers in some states to review the prescription drug database before prescribing controlled substances. Interested in learning more about the PDMP? Visit the
MACS Webinar Archives
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HOLIDAYS | The MACS line will be closed:
Memorial Day - May 25, 2020
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March Awareness Campaigns
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Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 10 - 19
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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
March 30 - April 4
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Southern Maryland Prescribers:
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic:
Provider's Role in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
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Thursday, March 12, 2020 | 6 pm - 8 pm
The Front Porch,
22770 Washington Street,
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
Presented by MACS Consultant, Dr. Eric Weintraub
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Half & Half MAT Waiver Training
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Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
St. Mary's County Health Department,
1580 Peabody St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Presented by MACS Consultant, Dr. Eric Weintraub
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Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Live webinar
Presented by MACS Consultant, Michael Fingerhood, MD
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MACS Team members will be tabling at the following events:
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Maryland Patient Safety Conference
Friday, March 27, 2020 | 7 am - 3:15 pm
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MAAPC Pearls of Practice 8
Saturday, March 28, 2020 | 7 am - 4:30 pm
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Free CME: Pharmacy-Based Naloxone Dispensing
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Despite substantial increases in naloxone dispensing, the rate of naloxone prescriptions dispensed per high-dose opioid prescription remains low, and overall naloxone dispensing varies substantially across the country.
Learn more...
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Rural Community Action Guide
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The Guide includes background information, data, and resources to help local leaders build an effective response to the opioid crisis. It is designed to help rural communities find ways to tackle a wide range of issues related to drug addiction, including stigma, overcoming economic challenges, rural health needs, and recovery support.
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