Maryland Addiction Consultation Service

06/04/2026

This , we are recognizing how public health awareness has improved our daily lives, strengthened our communities and led to improved outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.

As MACS Consultant Malik Burnett, MD, MBA, MPH, shares, public health is often at the center of complex policy discussions, but the core mission remains simple: protecting people. At MACS, we are proud to contribute to this mission by equipping healthcare providers with the education, consultation and resources they may need to treat substance use disorders and chronic pain.

Connect with the MACS team of addiction medicine specialists during National Public Health Week and beyond by calling 1-855-337-MACS (6227), emailing macs@som.umaryland.edu or visiting www.marylandmacs.org.

American Public Health Association

05/04/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: “Caregiver Involvement in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment: Core Principles and Applied Techniques”

Join ORN and the Recovery Research Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00-1:00 PM ET for this webinar focused on youth substance use treatment and recovery.

This presentation will summarize parenting practices that raise or lower adolescents' risk for opioid, stimulant, and other substance use, describe the mechanisms through which caregivers can both amplify and reduce that risk, and present the primary targets of caregiver-focused interventions using a core-elements framework for family therapy. Additionally, concrete, evidence-informed techniques to engage caregivers in treatment and to structure productive family discussions during sessions will be reviewed.

By the end of the presentation, participants are expected to better understand why caregivers are a critical influence on youth substance use, how parental behaviors and family processes shape risk, and practical strategies to increase caregiver engagement and support positive treatment outcomes.

Register: https://bit.ly/3NzFJDn

03/04/2026

Today is ! We are sharing a new fact sheet created by the MACS team: "Transitioning from Methadone to Buprenorphine: General Guidance for Clinicians."

This new fact sheet explores the clinical considerations for a successful transition and provides an overview of different initiation strategies, including traditional tapers, low-dose initiation, and bridge or specialty-setting transitions.

Check out the fact sheet using the link here: https://bit.ly/MethadoneToBup.

To have your clinical questions answered by our team of addiction medicine specialists or to register for an upcoming training opportunity, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org.

03/04/2026

April is National Minority Health Month! MACS is committed to supporting healthcare providers in addressing the unique challenges minority communities face in accessing addiction treatment across Maryland.

Culturally responsive care plays an important role in improving outcomes for patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain. MACS offers individualized consultations, educational opportunities and clinical resources to assist providers as they deliver informed, compassionate care.

Learn more by calling 1-855-337-MACS (6227), emailing macs@som.umaryland.edu or visiting www.marylandmacs.org.

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Excessive alcohol use contributes to more than 178,000 deaths each year and played a role in 8.4% of emergency department visits and about 16% of deaths due to opioid overdoses in 2022, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism .

Healthcare professionals play a vital role in supporting patients navigating alcohol use disorder (AUD) and managing co-occurring conditions. The team of addiction medicine specialists at MACS can further assist providers through individualized consultations, AUD resources, and live and on-demand trainings.

To connect with MACS, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org.

31/03/2026

Check out the newly updated Indigenous Communities Response Team (ICRT) webpage! 🖥️

The ORN ICRT provides educational resources and training opportunities that are locally meaningful, culturally relevant and considerate of the strengths and traumas that affect Native community wellness. This new webpage allows you to connect with your local ORN team member, view featured resources, keep tabs on upcoming events, and more.

Check it out: https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/ICRT/

31/03/2026

Today, we are at the Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response - MDH Best Practices Conference 2026!

Attendees can 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.

Additionally, we were happy to listen to excellent presentations from Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Emily Keller- Special Secretary of Overdose Response- Maryland and Professor of Addiction Policy at Georgetown University Regina LaBelle.

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.

31/03/2026

Stigma surrounding substance use disorder often keeps recovery out of reach. By changing the way we talk about hashtag , we can help open doors that have been closed for far too long.

Visit the "Words Matter" guide shared by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and choose language that empowers our community members to take steps toward care: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/pages/words-matter.aspx.

31/03/2026

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. Christopher Welsh, will cover “New and Emerging Drugs.”

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

30/03/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we are taking a moment to reflect on the impact of Maryland’s medical community. 🩺

We caught up with Yngvild Olsen, MD, Aliya Jones, MD, MBA, and Andrew Stolbach, MD, MPH, to discuss the pride they feel working within our state’s medical landscape. Their voices represent the thousands of doctors across Maryland who show up every day to solve complex challenges with compassion. Thank you for your service, your expertise and your commitment to care!

If you are looking for clinical assistance from the MACS team of addiction medicine specialists or would like to join an upcoming training, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org.

27/03/2026

MACS ECHO sessions for April are almost here!

Join us for our OTP ECHO session on Wednesday, April 1. Our presenter, Dr. Christopher Welsh, will address the topic of “New and Emerging Drugs.”

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