Opioid Epidemic Ravaging Lives Across America, Maryland
In the streets of Charm City and across America, the opioid epidemic has a grip like never before.
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In the streets of Charm City and across America, the opioid epidemic has a grip like never before.
One woman's son went to rehab seven times in five years before he overdosed and died. Now she's working to save the lives of others.
Organizations across Baltimore are trying to shoulder some of the responsibility to stop the epidemic.
The number of people hooked on heroin or other prescription opioids has skyrocketed, but there are some finding relief in another prescription drug.
If you need help with addiction, here's a list in every county near Baltimore, Maryland
One Maryland facility is using scientific-based treatment to address the opioid epidemic and lead the way in recovery efforts.
Md. Congressman Elijah Cummings is co-sponsoring a bill that would provide $100 million to help fight opioid addiction.
Addiction and overdoses happening on an epic scale impacting thousands of families. Where do we go from here?
Baltimore County has announced plans to renovate a building for a privately operated opioid treatment facility.
Stories and resources from the Feb. 28 town hall.
Reducing overdoses by creating safe spaces for people to take drugs is an initiative under consideration in Maryland and other states.
Dr. Susan Sherman talks about creating safe spaces for those addicted to opioids.
Baltimore's 11 hospitals are pledging to do more to combat the opioid epidemic.
Opioid addicts in Anne Arundel County can find help in police and fire stations.
The Chairman of the DEA Educational Program discusses how Maryland can continue to fight the opioid epidemic.
Maryland's opioid crisis is setting off alarms throughout the state, and now the Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a call to action.
Hear how the Opioid Operational Command Center is helping Maryland fight the opioid epidemic.
Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings has introduced federal legislation to fight the opioid epidemic nationwide.
As opioid-related deaths skyrocket across the country, local police and public health officials are fighting the epidemic from their cellphones.
Cities like Baltimore are feeling the financial squeeze as they rely on naloxone to try and counteract rising overdose rates.
Can legalizing marijuana fight the problem of opioid addiction and fatal overdoses? Two new studies in the debate suggest it may.
Click to watch the Baltimore Standing Together town hall meeting in its entirety.
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