Urged on by the mayor at the epicenter of the nation’s overdose crisis, a Maryland lawmaker has launched a renewed bid to legalize overdose prevention centers (OPC) statewide. On January 8, state Senator Shelly Hettleman (D-Baltimore County) reintroduced…
Baltimore’s Fatal Overdose Rate Shows Signs Of Slowing, Prompting Cautious Optimism
After a decade defined by a swelling death toll, the rate at which Baltimoreans are dying of overdoses may be slowing — a national phenomenon that’s given hope amid a devastating crisis. Baltimore saw 566…
Mayor Scott Touts Harm Reduction Initiatives, Plans For OD Crisis In Report Highlighting His First Term
Baltimore expanded harm reduction services and secured hundreds of millions of dollars to turbocharge its efforts in Mayor Brandon Scott’s first term, according to a report detailing the mayor’s accomplishments in the past four years….
With Baltimore’s Legal Saga Almost Over, Public Discourse About OD Crisis May Soon Begin
The end of a yearslong legal battle with those who contributed to Baltimore’s overdose crisis is in sight — and so is an opportunity for city officials to finally demonstrate some transparency as residents continue…
Baltimore’s $5.2 Billion Opioid Oawsuit Now In The Hands Of One Judge
A Baltimore judge will soon decide the fate of a landmark opioid lawsuit. The beleaguered city hopes to obtain billions of dollars to redress an overdose crisis that has killed thousands of residents in the…
Maryland Department Of Health Releases New Cannabis Data Dashboard
The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday unveiled a data dashboard that gives new insights into marijuana use and its impact on public health. The state’s Cannabis Public Health Dashboard offers a variety of data…
Income, Education Are Strongest Factors In Exposure To Overdoses In Baltimore Area, JHU Study Finds
Low income and poor education were the most common socioeconomic hardships among Baltimore-area residents who knew someone had died of an overdose last year, according to a new Johns Hopkins University study. The new report by…
Baltimore Settles With Johnson & Johnson Ahead Of Trial Over Its Role In Opioid Epidemic
Baltimore has settled with pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson over its role in the opioid epidemic ahead of a trial scheduled to begin on Monday. City officials and a company representative confirmed on Monday morning…
Baltimore Reaches $45 Million Settlement With CVS Over Its Role In Opioid Epidemic
Baltimore City has reached a $45 million settlement with CVS over its role in the opioid epidemic, marking the second successful lawsuit of its kind this year. The settlement, announced in a Friday afternoon news…
Baltimore Is Losing Top Health Officials As It Struggles With OD Crisis
As Baltimore struggles to combat an unprecedented overdose crisis, the city is hemorrhaging top health officials tasked with leading its response. Mayor Brandon Scott’s office in a Monday evening news release abruptly announced that Health…