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A Family-Like Approach to Care
Maryland Treatment Centers
M
aryland Treatment Centers’
tagline says it all: “Your
Recovery Family.” This addiction recovery and behavioral health organization is led by the
second generation of the Fishman family
including brother and sister Marc Fishman,
M.D., CEO and Medical Director, and Rebecca Fishman, President, providing a family-like atmosphere that’s felt by staff, patients and their loved ones.
“We are a small, local, close-knit organization who treats everyone like family. Our
approach to care is to provide connection
and support… many times addicts lack
the support of their families and friends
because of burned bridges or rejection by
the family,” says Marc. “We are family-run
and operated, and our staff feel like family;
many of them have been with us for over 30
years, and many have family members that
work for the organization” adds Rebecca.
Marc says that it’s important to involve
families in a patient’s recovery process. “If
you had a loved one suffering from any
other illness, you would help them out,
whether it’s reminding grandma to take
her medication, taking dad to his doctor’s
appointments, or helping a child get to appointments. With addiction, the family can
be a powerful force for change,” he says.
Maryland Treatment Centers has 14
locations across the state, which include
inpatient, outpatient, medical detox, longterm residential and three recovery houses for young adults. Marc notes that they
are primarily a public sector provider with
many of their patients from underserved
backgrounds, as he believes that economic
status should not be a barrier to recovery.
Marc says that his organization was an
early adopter in the use of medications to
treat addiction. “Each patient is different,
but there are some very effective medications to assist with recovery. Many patients
also are dealing with mental health disor-
ders, so we offer psychiatric resources in
each location.”
Maryland Treatment Centers also has a
robust outpatient program for adolescents,
and this fall it will reopen an inpatient program.
“It’s so important to address addiction in
adolescents. Over 90% of patients with addiction in adulthood started using substances before the age of 18. If we intervene early,
we have the chance to change the trajectory
and their course in life for the better,” says
Marc. He notes that for those suffering with
opioid use disorder, most have misused other substances at an earlier age – for youth
that’s most commonly alcohol, cannabis or
tobacco, so early intervention for those substances can be opioid overdose prevention.
Rebecca notes that many of the staff
members at Maryland Treatment Centers
have personal lived recovery experience.
This can be beneficial for patients as it allows staff who are in recovery to share
their first-person experiences and show that
recovery is possible.
Maryland Treatment Centers also has a
strong research program, investigating innovations in substance use disorder treatment, helping to provide patients and staff
with the latest scientific advances.
“We have a pilot program aimed at families with loved ones who need treatment but
are not yet ready, with the hope of providing effective strategies for family members
to get their loved one into treatment,” Marc
says. “This and other family strategies have
been a focus of our treatment and research.”
Marc also notes the importance of a full
continuum of care beyond an inpatient
setting, whether it’s long term-residential, continuing outpatient care, a recovery house or other means of support and
sustained treatment. “People aren’t fixed
in 28 days; it’s a marathon, not a sprint
to recovery.”
HOPE STARTS HERE
Maryland’s Premiere Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs
Saving Lives For Over 40 Years
1-800-537-3422 | www.MarylandTreatment.org
Treatment Research Study
for Cocaine Users:
Researchers at the Maryland Treatment Centers
are conducting a paid research study aimed at
helping individuals reduce their crack/cocaine use.
• Looking To Reduce Crack/Cocaine Use
• 18–65 Years Old
• Compensation up to $968
• Research Conducted in Baltimore, MD
OPIOID TREATMENT CLINICAL STUDY
Are you 18-26 years of age?
Are you interested in receiving Vivitrol or
Sublocade for an opioid use disorder?
You may be eligible to participate in a research study!
If eligible, you could have the chance to:
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Learn more about opioids and addiction
Have family, friends, or significant others involved;
Improve adherence to your medication;
Have access to multiple resources to help with recovery; AND
Receive compensation for your participation
Call/text at 443-826-9318 or email us at mtcres1@gmail.com
