Maryland lawmakers renew push for overdose prevention centers
A bill that would legalize overdose prevention centers will soon be scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee, and a companion bill will be introduced in the House.
With Baltimore's legal saga almost over, public discourse about OD crisis may soon begin
Since this spring, Mayor Brandon Scott's administration has repeatedly refused to comment on matters related to drugs or the overdose crisis, citing ongoing litigation.
Baltimore’s $5.2 billion opioid lawsuit now in the hands of one judge
The city is suing McKesson and Cencora, formerly called AmerisourceBergen, to abate an addiction and overdose crisis it contends was fueled by the companies.
The Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition doesn't just save lives. It builds meaningful relationships
The Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition was formed in 2011, which predates the current fentanyl-driven overdose crisis. But harm reduction is a strategy and philosophy that extends to other vulnerable groups such as sex workers.
Baltimore's fatal overdose rate shows signs of slowing, prompting cautious optimism
The last time the city saw less than 800 deaths was in 2017, which preceded a pandemic-era surge in fatalities caused by the proliferation of fentanyl.
Nationwide bus tour visits Baltimore to promote hope, recovery as city combats OD crisis
The organization's stop in Baltimore, which was organized by the Maryland Peer Advisory Council, came as many who are struggling with addiction go without treatment because of barriers to access such as a lack of local facilities or inadequate finances.
Amid Baltimore's OD crisis, officials' silence will likely continue through Election Day
Neither Mayor Brandon Scott nor the 15 Democrats appearing on general election ballots for Baltimore City Council will answer questions about the overdose crisis.