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Decriminalization of Drug Use
Webinar
3:00 PM / No
Charge
Expanding on the success of the Decriminalization of Drug Use Workshop featured at the NCADD-MD 2020 Tuerk Conference, NCADD-MD has reconvened the international panel of experts to further explore approaches to drug policy that center drug use as an issue of health and social services, not of law enforcement.
Progressive policy
approaches will be discussed, including the
successful
results of decriminalization models of Portugal and Ireland.
Click here to register and to learn more about the panelists
that will lead the
discussion.
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.
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 AppealFiling a Health Insurance Appeal / Medicaid
Your Insurance Rights
Parity Warning Signs
Provider Tips
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