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.
Baltimore City Council schedules four public hearings on overdose crisis
The Baltimore City Council will hold multiple public hearings about the overdose crisis. It will come months after The Long Haul detailed the unprecedented number of overdose deaths in the city.
Baltimore reaches $45 million settlement with Allergan over role in opioid crisis
Baltimore has reached a $45 million settlement with the pharmaceutical giant Allergan over its role in the opioid crisis. The full amount will be paid to the city within 30 days.
State's top health official previews new overdose data dashboard
State Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrera Scott previewed a new overdose data dashboard last week, which aims to provide granular data detailing overdose trends throughout Maryland.
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.
The importance of prevention in the era of fentanyl
National Prevention Week is dedicated to preventing substance use and promoting positive mental health. While substance use may not be entirely preventable, many of its harms can be.
Baltimore needs accessible methadone clinics, not harmful stigmas
Residents in West Baltimore, an area plagued with high overdose death rates, are trying to block a methadone clinic from opening. Doing so would be a disservice to those struggling with addiction.
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.