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06/03/2026

Each of the people we've lost to overdose were so loved, and are loved still. We miss them. As we hold their memories close, we hold everyone they left behind in our hearts, too. Your grief matters and so do you. We hope our grieving overdose zine brings you some glimmers of comfort: bit.ly/GrievingOverdoseZine

06/03/2026

A new multicenter randomized trial published in JAMA examines whether 7-day extended-release injectable buprenorphine improves treatment engagement compared to the sublingual preparation for patients with untreated opioid use disorder (OUD) in the emergency department.

➡️ Swipe to see the findings on how injectable buprenorphine compares to traditional sublingual induction and what it means for OUD treatment engagement.

🔗 Read the full research summary and the study results: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2845038.

Healthcare providers can access support in caring for patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain, including the initiation of buprenorphine for patients with OUD. Call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu, or visit www.marylandmacs.org to schedule an individualized consultation or register for an upcoming training.

05/03/2026

🤰 This month’s maternal health ECHO session is on Tuesday, March 10! Join the session’s presenter Dr. Katrina Mark as she focuses on the topic of “Birth Outcomes.”

Register here to expand best practices in maternal health and substance use care: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/macsformoms/provider-support/macs-for-moms-echo-session/.

04/03/2026

March is ! At MACS, we are proud to have five social workers and one social worker-in-training on our team. Thank you to Brian Corbett, Kelly Coble, Rachel Hess-Mutinda, Tracy Sommer, Chelsie Ader and Marciel Rojas-Rosario for the expertise and heart you bring to our mission every day. Your work empowers healthcare providers across the state to improve access to life-saving SUD care.

In honor of this observance, we would like to recognize the invaluable role of all social workers in treating individuals with substance use disorders. According to research from the National Association of Social Workers , between 71% and 87% of social workers report working with clients who have substance use issues. Learn more about the research here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3684208/.

To access MACS’s resources and services, including individualized consultations and educational opportunities, please call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org.

03/03/2026

You still have time to register for our upcoming OTP ECHO session!

Register for our OTP ECHO session happening tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. Our presenter, Dr. Bethany DiPaula, will cover “Sustained Recovery: Extended-Release Buprenorphine to Treat OUD.”

To join our learning community designed specifically for providers in OTP settings, register here: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

28/02/2026

Today, we are at the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher!

Stop by our exhibit table to learn how the MACS teams of addiction medicine specialists support providers treating patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain.

To connect with MACS to schedule an individualized consultation or register for an upcoming educational opportunity, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu, and visit www.marylandmacs.org.

27/02/2026

MACS ECHO sessions for March are quickly approaching! ⏰

Join us for our OTP ECHO session on Wednesday, March 4. Our presenter, Dr. Bethany DiPaula, will address the topic of “Sustained Recovery: Extended-Release Buprenorphine to Treat OUD.”

To register for our learning community designed specifically for providers in OTP settings, visit: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

26/02/2026

You still have time to register for our upcoming live, virtual webinar on Thursday, March 5, at noon! Make sure to join MACS Consultant Sarah Merritt, MD, as she presents on “Bridging the Gap: Practical Pain Management Across Primary and Specialty Care.”

Register to learn more about evidence-based opioid prescribing, optimizing non-opioid pain management, and expanding options with buprenorphine and collaborative care.

🔗 Use this link to register and secure your spot: https://macs.oasis-lms.com/URL/0305_Social.

24/02/2026

Our Providing MOUD from a Trauma-Informed Perspective ECHO session is happening tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.

Our presenter, Dr. Nicholaus Christian, will address the topic of “MOUD for the Unstably Housed Patient.” Join the session to connect with peers dedicated to providing trauma-informed MOUD care.

To register, visit the link here: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

20/02/2026

We are revisiting an essential training from our archive: “Understanding the Whole Patient: Social Drivers and Prenatal Substance Use.”

Presented by MACS for MOMs Consultant Courtney Townsel, MD, MS, this session provided insight about social drivers influencing substance use in pregnancy, the impact of stigma and structural barriers on care engagement, patient-centered approaches to support pregnant individuals navigating substance use and social challenges, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration to improve maternal and infant outcomes.

▶️ Watch the full recording here: https://bit.ly/MACSforMOMs1118Webinar.

To check out our training archive, visit our Education Opportunities web page and scroll to the Past Webinars section: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/macsformoms/provider-support/training/education-opportunities/.

19/02/2026

👩‍⚕️ Our next ECHO session is coming up on Wednesday, February 25! Join our learning community focused on Providing MOUD from a Trauma-Informed Perspective.

Our presenter, Dr. Nicholaus Christian, will lead a session on “MOUD for the Unstably Housed Patient.” Participants can expect to learn foundational trauma concepts and connect with peers dedicated to trauma-informed MOUD care.

To register, visit the link here: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

17/02/2026

You still have time to register for our upcoming live, virtual webinar on Monday, February 23, at noon! Join MACS Consultant Aditi Ringwala, MD, as she addresses “Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder.”

Register to learn more about inpatient diagnosis and treatment options for patients with OUD, inpatient low-dose buprenorphine initiation and the process of discharge planning for patients with OUD.

🔗 Visit the link here to register: https://macs.oasis-lms.com/URL/0223_Social.

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