Addiction & Mental Health
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.
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.
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.