With opioid epidemic alive and well, many go without treatment
With less than half of U.S. adults with a substance use disorder having received treatment, Baltimore and other cities throughout the U.S. struggle to help those in the throes of addiction.
The loss of Eddie Quinn, a recovery legend
Quinn impacted the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of addicts. No one who met him will forget his heavy-handed approach to recovery, cuss-filled comments and infectious laugh.
Recreational marijuana finds a home in Maryland
Saturday marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Maryland. It is one of 23 states to have legalized cannabis, and only time will tell how the new law impacts residents.
On to the next phase
After a long journey, I'll be heading to Baltimore to begin the next chapter of my life. It's unclear what it will bring, but the foundation I've built is a good start.
100 days of sobriety
It is by far the longest I've been clean, and it has been anything but a smooth journey.
Mental health in the era of hate
It's Mental Health Awareness Month. But those who struggle the most continue to deal with a wave of bigotry and hatred because of who they are.
Addiction initiatives in the U.S. face an uphill battle
Seattle is planning a sobriety incentivization program. It's a well-intentioned approach, but it can only do so much given the constraints of the country's capitalist system.
