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Myth Busting: “Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder”

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Myth Busting: “Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder”

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The myth that alcohol use disorder is a moral failure persists, despite evidence that genetics, mental health issues, trauma, and environmental factors significantly contribute to its development. This review discusses ways of identifying the disorder, associated biomarkers, and psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments, with emphasis on their use in general medical settings. Source: NEJM

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NYT: A generation of Baltimoreans devastated by overdose deaths

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NYT: A generation of Baltimoreans devastated by overdose deaths

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The city’s death rate from 2018 to 2022 was nearly double that of any other large city. Black men born from 1951 to 1970 are dying of overdoses in Baltimore at an extremely high rate — and have been for decades. Source: New York Times

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Join the DPA's Drug Researchers’ Roundtable on January 30th

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Join the DPA's Drug Researchers’ Roundtable on January 30th

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Insight to Impact: Community-Engaged Research for Collaborative Solutions. Join Dr. Sarah Febres-Cordero for a discussion on conducting genuine community-driven and community-based research. Source: DPA

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Insight to Impact: Community-Engaged Research for Collaborative Solutions

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Join Dr. Sarah Febres-Cordero for a discussion on conducting genuine community-driven and community-based research.

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Vital Strategies: Impactful Projects from the Overdose Prevention Program in 2024

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Vital Strategies: Impactful Projects from the Overdose Prevention Program in 2024

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In 2024 comes to a close, the United States saw a decline in overdose deaths for the first time in five years—an estimated 17% decrease through July 2024, but overdose deaths are still alarmingly high. Read on to learn about local, national, and global initiatives that are making a difference.

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Vital Strategies’ Overdose Prevention Program Looks Back on Impactful Projects in 2024

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As 2024 comes to a close, the United States is seeing a decline in overdose deaths for the first time in five years—an estimated 17% decrease through July 2024, the most recent data available. The drop in overdose deaths from the COVID-era spikes is positive news, but far from a victory.

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Today, you can receive Narcan from any MDH-registered Overdose Response Program or Syringe Service Program. With the addition of the STOP Act enacted across Maryland, there are multiple ways to receive naloxone at no cost. Source: Baltimore City Health Department

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Maryland Overdose Response Programs (ORPs) - Google My Maps

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Click or tap on these instructions to show more. This map includes Overdose Response Programs in Maryland as of 12/2/24. Move the map: click and drag with your mouse or drag with one finger. Zoom: scroll with your mouse or use two fingers. Show info: click or tap on a place. Show a layer on the map: check the box next to the layer name. Show a list of places on the sidebar: click the down arrow next to the layer name. Search this map: click ⛶ to view the map full-screen. Click on the magnifying glass next to the map’s name. Type in an address or county and hit “enter” or “go” to search for places nearby. Try searching for services or supplies like: naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, vending machine, HIV testing, or wound care. Find more harm reduction services: https://health.maryland.gov/pha/NALOXONE/Pages/ACCESSresources.aspx
Learn about RAD: https://health.maryland.gov/pha/NALOXONE/Pages/RAD.aspx
Learn about SSPs: https://health.maryland.gov/pha/NALOXONE/Pages/Syringe-Services-Program.aspx Contact mdh.naloxone@maryland.gov with any questions or concerns.

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Comprehensive Addiction and Pregnancy (CAP)

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Comprehensive Addiction and Pregnancy (CAP)

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Johns Hopkins Bayview offers a comprehensive, coordinated and multidisciplinary approach to support pregnant and parenting individuals with substance use disorder and substance-exposed newborns. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/patient-information/bayview/substance-abuse/comprehensive-addiction-pregnancy

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Promising Practices: Center for Addiction and Pregnancy Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center–Maryland

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Learn about practical strategies to support perinatal mental health in pediatric practices and promote optimal child outcome.

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Pregnancy and Substance Use: A harm reduction toolkit

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Pregnancy and Substance Use: A harm reduction toolkit

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Use these tools to promote the overall health and well-being of pregnant people who use substances and their families.

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Pregnancy and Substance Use: A Harm Reduction Toolkit - National Harm Reduction Coalition

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This information is intended for use by pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, their loved ones, and their service providers. Our goal is to promote the overall health and well-being of pregnant people who use substances and their families. Most people use substances. And when they find out they are pregnant, most people think about stopping or reducing their substance use. It is important to know that there are many things you can do, related to substance use or not, to have a healthy pregnancy.