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Overdoses drop by 30% in Baltimore County

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Overdose deaths in Baltimore County decreased by 30% in 2024 from the previous year, a significant drop that County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and County Health Officer Dr. Lucy E. Wilson announced this week. This decline represents a 49% decrease in overdoses since 2021. This decrease is based on preliminary information from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard, which reported 286 […]

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Baltimore County launches grant program to combat opioid crisis

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has announced a new grant program to fund initiatives aimed at combating opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The Opioid Abatement Fund, supported by funds from the National Opioid Settlement, will provide resources to community organizations engaged in harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts. “The opioid epidemic continues to be a serious public health concern in Baltimore County, […]

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