Harm Reduction & Drug Policy
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.
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.
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.
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.