Mayor Scott says the state of the city is strong. Here's where the OD crisis stands
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Mobtown Redux firmly stands in solidarity with those who use drugs in Baltimore and beyond.
The clock is ticking in Baltimore's landmark opioid case
To abate the damage caused by two massive opioid distributors, the city needs a whopping $5.2 billion, attorneys and expert witnesses argued late last year.
Baltimore officials love a good drug bust, but they can be deadly for drug users
Mayor Brandon Scott and law enforcement officials touted the takedown of a drug trafficking organization. The busts may not be a good thing for those who use drugs in Baltimore.
What does Mayor Scott's proposed budget mean for harm reduction in Baltimore?
Mayor Brandon Scott's budget will undoubtedly impact harm reduction efforts in Baltimore. The truth is, however, it's not entirely clear how — but there is definitely room for improvement.
Concerns arise over fed funding in Baltimore opioid restitution board's first meeting
Baltimore's new Opioid Restitution Advisory Board held its first meeting this week. Like many others, its members had federal funding cuts on their minds.
As Trump ramps up drug war, there's one bill local harm reductionists loved to see fail
A bill being considered by the General Assembly would fan the flames of the drug war in Maryland — and its likely death is crucial in the current political landscape.
OPC and ‘paraphernalia’ decrim bills miss key deadline in Maryland
The bills have failed to gain traction in the Democrat-controlled legislature despite ardent support from public health experts and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
