Addiction and Drug Policy
Drug legalization nonprofit to hold forum in Baltimore next month
A Montgomery County-based nonprofit pushing for drug legalization will hold a public forum next month. It argues that legalization, not simple decriminalization, is needed to saves live.
Study: Maryland's drug treatment admission rate triples national average
A new study has found that Maryland ranks third in the U.S. for the rate at which residents are admitted into drug treatment facilities, more than tripling the national average.
Mayor Scott highlights harm reduction efforts in biennial public safety update
Mayor Brandon Scott on Monday detailed progress made on the city's Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan, which includes work to expand harm reduction efforts.
New data shows teenage drug use has plummeted. But how reliable is it?
The annual Monitoring the Future survey shows that drug and alcohol use among teens has dropped precipitously in the past 50 years. But it may be misleading.
Mayor Scott proposes 44% increase in substance abuse funding in 2025 budget
The proposed $4.06 billion budget, released Monday, balances a projected $62 million shortfall and allocates about $2.3 million for addiction and mental health services.
Gov. Moore announces $13.5 million in grants for mobile mental health crisis teams, stabilization centers
The grants will go to 19 jurisdictions, including Baltimore City, and be used to expand mobile crisis team services and create stabilization centers for the first time in state history.
Maryland ranks 12th in addiction treatment availability, nationwide study finds
A study published last week by The Freedom Center, a Maryland-based addiction treatment organization, shows that Maryland is lacking in both access and funding in regard to addiction treatment.