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23/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, check out our year-end wrap up to revisit highlights from 2025!

Looking back on a year of collaboration and learning, we deeply appreciate your partnership and commitment to improving care for those with substance use disorders and chronic pain.

Thank you for being a part of the MACS community. We are excited to continue this important work with you in 2026.

16/12/2025

There is still time to register for our Substance Use Care for the General Practitioner (formerly Substance Use Disorders) ECHO session tomorrow from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

The session’s presenter Dr. Marc Fishman will help expand best practices in SUD care by covering the topic of “Alcohol and Youth.”

Register here: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

Make sure to join us for our final ECHO session of 2025! 🎉

⚠️ Please note the registration changes that are on our MACS ECHO web page.

12/12/2025

This month’s Substance Use Care for the General Practitioner (formerly Substance Use Disorders) ECHO session is on Wednesday, December 17!

The session’s presenter Dr. Marc Fishman will cover the topic of “Alcohol and Youth,” helping to expand best practices in SUD care.

Register here: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

⚠️ Please note the registration changes that are on our MACS ECHO web page.

08/12/2025

There’s still time to register for our maternal health ECHO session happening tomorrow from 12 to 1 p.m.

The session’s presenter Dr. Christopher Welsh will help expand best practices in maternal health and substance use care by focusing on “Benzodiazepines and Pregnancy.”

All providers, especially those working in maternal health settings, are encouraged to register here: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/macsformoms/provider-support/macs-for-moms-echo-session/.

⚠️ Please note the registration changes that are on our MACS ECHO web page.

05/12/2025

MACS for MOMs Consultant Katrina Mark, MD, presented today on "Decreasing Stigma in Obstetric Care" at MedStar Health 's training, Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder: Addressing Addiction, Stigma and the Role of Prenatal Care for the Pregnant Population.

Providers working in maternal healthcare settings can reach out to MACS for MOMs with questions regarding the care of pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorders or chronic pain. To connect with MACS for MOMs to schedule an individualized consultation or register for an upcoming educational opportunity, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org.

05/12/2025

A new study published in JAMA Network Open compared rapid induction (RI) to standard induction (SI) for initiating extended-release buprenorphine, offering insights into effective strategies for individuals who inject opioids or use fentanyl.

➡️ Swipe to check out the key findings on how rapid induction may be a promising tool to increase retention in care. For more information, explore the full study using the link in our bio.

Healthcare providers, MACS offers support to help strengthen your care for patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain, including assistance in implementing medication-assisted treatment. Call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org to learn more.

🔗 Read the full study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2840042.

04/12/2025

🤰 This month’s maternal health ECHO session is on Tuesday, December 9, from 12 to 1 p.m.

Join the session’s presenter Dr. Christopher Welsh as he focuses on the topic of “Benzodiazepines and Pregnancy.”

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/.

⚠️ Please note the registration changes that are on our MACS ECHO web page.

03/12/2025

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, MACS is showing support for accessible behavioral health care for every Marylander. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, especially regarding substance use, pain management and co-occurring disorders, we strive to ensure that disability status is never a barrier to quality treatment.

Healthcare providers, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org to connect with our team of addiction medicine specialists who can help address co-occurring disorders and assist with delivering comprehensive, accessible care to all your patients.

🔗 Learn more about this observance from the United Nations ’s resource page: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities.

02/12/2025

Register for our OTP ECHO session happening tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. The session’s guest presenter Dr. Thomas Carguilo will cover the topic of "Post-Incarceration Syndrome."

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

⚠️ Please note the registration changes that are on our MACS ECHO web page.

01/12/2025

Today, on , MACS is emphasizing our commitment to combating HIV-related stigma and supporting affected communities.

Addressing HIV exposure connected to Injection Drug Use (IDU) remains a vital public health priority across Maryland. According to Maryland Department of Health data as of 2023, 14% of all people living with diagnosed HIV in the state had an IDU exposure risk. Of these individuals, 70% had advanced disease, highlighting the need for early intervention and reduced barriers to treatment.

🔗 Check out Maryland Department of Health’s fact sheet to learn more: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/CHSE/SiteAssets/Pages/statistics/Injection-Drug-Use-Fact-Sheet-2023.pdf.

If you are looking for clinical assistance from the MACS team of addiction medicine specialists or need to access resources on behalf of patients, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org.

26/11/2025

MACS ECHO sessions for December are quickly approaching! ⛄

Make sure to attend our OTP ECHO session on Wednesday, December 3. Our special guest presenter Dr. Thomas Carguilo will address the topic of "Post-Incarceration Syndrome."

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

⚠️ Please note the registration changes that are on our MACS ECHO web page.

25/11/2025

You still have time to register for our upcoming webinar!

Join us at noon next Wednesday, December 4, for a live, virtual CME webinar on "Confronting Stigma in Addiction Care."
MACS Consultant Michael Fingerhood, MD, will host the webinar and deliver valuable insights into addressing stigma that impacts both patients and providers.

🔗 Register here: https://macs.oasis-lms.com/URL/1204_Social.

For resources on how to help end stigma, including perspectives from your colleagues, visit: https://www.marylandmacs.org/resources/stigma-in-healthcare-settings/.

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