Baltimore has the highest overdose death rate in the nation. How did it get here?
Despite initiatives to help addicts, fatal overdoses continue to rise in Baltimore. With the highest fatal overdose rate in the nation, putting an end to the crisis is proving to be an uphill battle.
Decriminalization is under attack in Oregon. Here's why it's undeserved
Oregon voters approved a ballot referendum that decriminalized drugs in 2020. Now, with overdoses surging, top officials are looking to reverse course.
Minorities suffer when the smell of weed is good enough for the GOP
Republicans in the Maryland General Assembly are attempting to repeal a law prohibiting police searches that solely rely on the odor of marijuana in a driver’s vehicle.
Maryland ranks 12th in addiction treatment availability, nationwide study finds
A study published last week by The Freedom Center, a Maryland-based addiction treatment organization, shows that Maryland is lacking in both access and funding in regard to addiction treatment.
Gov. Moore proposes 'record funding' for addiction, mental health programs
Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday unveiled his $63.1 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year. While cutting some spending, the Democrat touted increased funding for addiction and mental health programs.
Fear, fatalities and fentanyl: A misguided approach to the crisis
There is no denying that fentanyl is a potent and often lethal drug. But fear-mongering campaigns ripe with misinformation aren't going to save lives.
Johns Hopkins study supports more nuanced approach to addiction treatment
The study, published Wednesday, found that reduced drug use leads to notable health benefits — bucking the common belief that complete abstinence is the only method of treating substance use disorder.
How Maryland's lengthy ER wait times could be deadly for addicts
Emergency room patients in Maryland can expect the longest wait times in the country. This could be detrimental to the health —and lives — of many patients, including addicts.
States mull using opioid settlement funds for cops rather than helping addicts
States are considering using cash from opioid settlements to bolster their police forces. It's a blatant misuse of funds that is a slap in the face to the addicts victimized by Big Pharma.
Awareness won't solve drug overdose deaths, but it's a start
People should be reminded this International Overdose Awareness Day that shedding light on the epidemic is a good start. But it's horribly inadequate in lieu of tangible action.
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.