Addiction and Drug Policy
Mayor Scott proposes 44% increase in substance abuse funding in 2025 budget
The proposed $4.06 billion budget, released Monday, balances a projected $62 million shortfall and allocates about $2.3 million for addiction and mental health services.
Gov. Moore announces $13.5 million in grants for mobile mental health crisis teams, stabilization centers
The grants will go to 19 jurisdictions, including Baltimore City, and be used to expand mobile crisis team services and create stabilization centers for the first time in state history.
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.
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.
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.
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.