Overdose Crisis

With Baltimore's legal saga almost over, public discourse about OD crisis may soon begin

Since this spring, Mayor Brandon Scott's administration has repeatedly refused to comment on matters related to drugs or the overdose crisis, citing ongoing litigation.

Baltimore's fatal overdose rate shows signs of slowing, prompting cautious optimism

The last time the city saw less than 800 deaths was in 2017, which preceded a pandemic-era surge in fatalities caused by the proliferation of fentanyl.

Nationwide bus tour visits Baltimore to promote hope, recovery as city combats OD crisis

The organization's stop in Baltimore, which was organized by the Maryland Peer Advisory Council, came as many who are struggling with addiction go without treatment because of barriers to access such as a lack of local facilities or inadequate finances.

Amid Baltimore's OD crisis, officials' silence will likely continue through Election Day

Neither Mayor Brandon Scott nor the 15 Democrats appearing on general election ballots for Baltimore City Council will answer questions about the overdose crisis.

Income, education are strongest factors in exposure to overdoses in Baltimore area, JHU study finds

Overdose Awareness Day in the epicenter of the crisis

In an epoch defined by the proliferation of fentanyl, the city health department's efforts are invaluable.

Baltimore is making progress in its opioid remediation efforts, but death is still commonplace

Baltimore is losing top health officials as it struggles with OD crisis

News roundup: Flawed OD dashboard, Baltimore opioid settlement issues

Amid Baltimore's OD crisis, city's lack of transparency endangers more

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.

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.