Why Baltimore Faces Unique Challenges in Addiction Treatment Access
Baltimore, like many urban centers, struggles with unique challenges when it comes to accessing addiction treatment. Despite a robust network of treatment providers and city initiatives, barriers rooted in socio-economic inequalities, public health disparities, and limited healthcare resources persist. This blog explores these challenges in detail and how treatment providers like Unlimited Bounds work to […]
Why Baltimore is Experiencing More Drug Overdoses than Any Other U.S. City
Baltimore, Maryland, is facing a devastating surge in drug overdoses, one of the highest in the country. The combination of widespread opioid use, including heroin and the influx of fentanyl, has made the city a hotspot for fatal overdoses. In particular, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50-100 times stronger than morphine, has been a key driver […]
Mayor Scott’s Response to the Opioid Crisis in Baltimore
In response to Baltimore’s worsening opioid crisis, Mayor Brandon Scott has taken several critical steps to address the epidemic that has devastated the city. Recognizing the need for a holistic approach, Scott has focused on harm reduction, expanding access to treatment, and addressing the root causes of addiction, such as poverty and trauma. One of […]
Baltimore’s Hardest-Hit Neighborhoods by Addiction
The opioid crisis in Baltimore has disproportionately impacted several neighborhoods, particularly those that have long suffered from poverty, disinvestment, and limited access to healthcare services. Neighborhoods like Sandtown-Winchester, Cherry Hill, and West Baltimore have experienced some of the highest rates of opioid use and overdose deaths. These areas, historically affected by systemic issues like unemployment, […]