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…
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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…