Uncovering the Roots of Baltimore’s Distinction as the Overdose Capital of the United States
Baltimore, Maryland – The city of Baltimore has found itself at the forefront of a devastating trend in the United States – a surge in drug overdoses. This increase has prompted many to question how Baltimore became the epicenter of this crisis. The rise in overdose deaths in Baltimore can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the influx of potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl into the city and the lack of adequate resources …