Utilizing the PDMP, practical tools for primary care settings, & more

Volume 03 | January 11, 2022

Happy New Year!

DACS Digest | Your monthly news & updates

Bringing prescribers in the District of Columbia the latest news, events, and resources to improve care for patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain management.

About Us

All DACS services are FREE and include:

Phone consultation for clinical questions provided by our team of expert addiction specialists
Education and training opportunities related to SUDs and pain management
Assistance in the identification of substance use and behavioral health resources and referrals that meet the needs of the patients in your community

Virtual Continuing Education Opportunities

Utilizing the PDMP & appropriately evaluating therapeutic concerns

Wednesday, February 23

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Presented by:

Edwin Chapman, MD| Consultant, DACS

Erica Loadman, PharmD| Pharmacist, DC Health

Justin Ortique, PharmD| Pharmacist, DC Health

Eric Weintraub, MD | Medical Director, DACS

*Hosted by: DACS in collaboration with DC Health*

8 Hour Waiver Training: Buprenorphine for Treatment of OUD

Tuesday, February 8

8:00 AM - 5:15 pm

Presented by:

Eric Weintraub, MD

Medical Director, DACS

*Hosted by: Maryland Addiction Consultation Service*

Relevant Resources To Support You

Practical Tools for Prescribing and Promoting Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings

A SAMSHA publication that "documents step-by-step tactics to support buprenorphine implementation" for primary care providers and practices.

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Helping Children Impacted by Parental Substance Use Disorder

A toolkit that "offers resources for understanding adverse childhood events, what to look for when you suspect a child might have a parent with a substance use disorder, and more".

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Harm Reduction Grant Program

SAMSHA grant meant to "support community-based overdose prevention programs syringe services programs, and other harm reduction services".

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