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Fear, fatalities and fentanyl: A misguided approach to the crisis
There is no denying that fentanyl is a potent and often lethal drug. But fear-mongering campaigns ripe with misinformation aren't going to save lives.
Johns Hopkins study supports more nuanced approach to addiction treatment
The study, published Wednesday, found that reduced drug use leads to notable health benefits — bucking the common belief that complete abstinence is the only method of treating substance use disorder.
How Maryland's lengthy ER wait times could be deadly for addicts
Emergency room patients in Maryland can expect the longest wait times in the country. This could be detrimental to the health —and lives — of many patients, including addicts.
States mull using opioid settlement funds for cops rather than helping addicts
States are considering using cash from opioid settlements to bolster their police forces. It's a blatant misuse of funds that is a slap in the face to the addicts victimized by Big Pharma.
Awareness won't solve drug overdose deaths, but it's a start
People should be reminded this International Overdose Awareness Day that shedding light on the epidemic is a good start. But it's horribly inadequate in lieu of tangible action.
With opioid epidemic alive and well, many go without treatment
With less than half of U.S. adults with a substance use disorder having received treatment, Baltimore and other cities throughout the U.S. struggle to help those in the throes of addiction.
The loss of Eddie Quinn, a recovery legend
Quinn himself struggled to stay sober for years but also died with years of clean time under his belt last week. The man will never be forgotten by those he helped fight addiction.
Recreational marijuana finds a home in Maryland
Saturday marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Maryland. It is one of 23 states to have legalized cannabis, and only time will tell how the new law impacts residents.
On to the next phase
After a long journey, I'll be heading to Baltimore to begin the next chapter of my life. It's unclear what it will bring, but the foundation I've built is a good start.
100 days of sobriety
It is by far the longest I've been clean, and it has been anything but a smooth journey.
Mental health in the era of hate
It's Mental Health Awareness Month. But those who struggle the most continue to deal with a wave of bigotry and hatred because of who they are.
Addiction initiatives in the U.S. face an uphill battle
Seattle is planning a sobriety incentivization program. It's a well-intentioned approach, but it can only do so much given the constraints of the country's capitalist system.