Facing a lack of youth-oriented addiction services in Maryland, the state Department of Health has launched a program in Baltimore offering Addiction treatment to those under 21 years old. The department, in partnership with the…
Maryland Health Department Approved For Pre-Release SUD Treatment Through Medicaid
The Maryland Department of Health has received federal approval to provide pre-release substance use disorder and mental health treatment to incarcerated individuals. The department announced that it had received approval from the Centers for Medicare…
Maryland Lawmakers Renew Push For Overdose Prevention Centers
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…