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More Outpatient Treatment Needed for Opioid Use Disorder

Community settings are an effective, accessible option for many seeking care

The Pew Charitable Trusts has created a new video about the value of outpatient treatment for Americans with opioid use disorder (OUD). In the video, Pew highlights a patient’s experience receiving outpatient treatment for OUD, which allowed him to recover while still going to school, working, and living his daily life. The take-home medication policies are also compatible with physical distancing guidelines. The video also prominently features Yngvild Olsen, a member of the NCADD Maryland Board of Directors.

We encourage policymakers, providers, and patients to recognize outpatient programs as an important treatment option during this pandemic and beyond. View the video here: CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
NCADD-MD COLLABORATES WITH
THE CENTER ON PROBLEM GAMBLING
The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) promotes healthy and informed choices regarding gambling and problem gambling. As a strategic partner, NCADD-MD supports the Center’s efforts through public policy, prevention initiatives, training and education, and assistance in integrating disordered gambling protocols within the behavioral health care system.

For more information about the Center’s initiatives and resources, including FREE problem gambling training programs for health professionals and preventionists, visit: www.mdproblemgambling.com

For help with a gambling problem, call the Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.helpmygamblingproblem.org.
HHS Secretary Becerra Announces New Overdose Prevention Strategy

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced the release of the new HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy, designed to increase access to the full range of care and services for individuals who use substances that cause overdose, and their families. This new strategy focuses on the multiple substances involved in overdose and the diverse treatment approaches for substance use disorder.

“We’re changing the way we address overdoses. Our new strategy focuses on people -- putting the very individuals who have struggled with addiction in positions of power. And thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we can address what so many people have seen in recent years: a rise in overdoses that can risk a person’s life – and affect their entire family,” said Secretary Becerra.

The overdose epidemic has developed over the past decades, from increases in the prescribing of opioids in the 1990s, to rapid increases in heroin overdoses starting around 2010, to growth in overdoses from illicitly-manufactured synthetic opioids like fentanyl beginning in 2013. The epidemic continues to evolve, underscored by increased overdose deaths involving stimulants. more...

For more information on the new Overdose Prevention Strategy, visit: www.hhs.gov/overdose-prevention/.

Welcome to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Maryland (NCADD-MD)

Our mission is to raise public awareness of alcoholism and drug dependence issues across the state, while working to ensure those affected by the disease of addiction have the resources necessary when accessing treatment and sustaining recovery.

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Recovery and Wellness Support Resources for Covid-19 Outbreak
Maryland Addiction Consultation Services - Covid-19 Resources
Accessing Online Support Groups
MD Telehealth Resource Guide for Behavioral Health Services during Covid-19
Mental Health in the Time of Covid-19/The Recovery Village
Is Covid-19 Leading to More Relapses?
COVID-19 Mental Health And Addiction Resources
Rehab & Covid-19

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2022 NCADD-MD Recovery Classic
July 11, 2022
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The Recovery Leadership Program provides members of the recovery community in Maryland with the knowledge and tools to effectively advocate for themselves and for the behavioral health community. An overall goal of the RLP is to work with those in recovery to impact public policies and public understanding of the disease of alcohol and substance use disorder, its treatment, prevention and support for recovery. RLP focuses on education of the public, peer advocacy, outreach and training, and weighs in on re-entry issues, health care reform and behavioral health integration.

Know your rights!

Please review the attached materials to understand your insurance/treatment rights. The MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND ADDICTION EQUITY ACT (PARITY ACT /2009) requires most health insurance plans and Medicaid programs to provide the same level of coverage for MH/SUD care as they do for medical care.

Click below to download the following fact sheets, prepared by the MARYLAND PARITY COALITION:

Filing a Health Insurance Appeal
Filing a Health Insurance Appeal / Medicaid
Your Insurance Rights
Parity Warning Signs
Provider Tips

ADDICTION TREATMENT ADVOCATES COMMITTEE (ATAC)

The ATAC committee spearheads the NCADD-Maryland advocacy and public policy agenda. Legislative priorities are developed and initiated by the committee, to coincide with Maryland's Annual General Assembly session. All public policy initiatives and agendas are reviewed by the full board to ensure that policy decisions and actions undertaken by the committee are consistent with the mission and goals and objectives of NCADD-Maryland. For more information, contact us at (410) 625-6482 or by email at info@ncaddmaryland.org. Join now to become a part of our public policy and advocacy work.

Download:
2022 NCADD-MD Public Policy Agenda
2022 Maryland General Assembly Final Report

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THE CENTER ON PROBLEM GAMBLING

Welcome to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Maryland (NCADD-MD)

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ADDICTION TREATMENT ADVOCATES COMMITTEE (ATAC)

Click this link to learn more about the:
2022 NCADD-MD Recovery Classic
July 11, 2022
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