Maryland Department of Health - Substance Use Disorders

06/11/2026

"Behind every struggle is a person looking for hope"
Everyone's journey is different. You are not alone in this. There is help and there is hope.
Learn more at stopoverdose.maryland.gov
The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988

06/11/2026

UPDATE: Baltimore City has a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert on June 11-12, 2026. A heat advisory has also been issued for Cecil, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, and Harford counties on June 11, 2026.

Dangerous heat and humidity is expected today and tomorrow for much of Maryland with heat indexes near 100°. Check on older relatives and neighbors to ensure they have working AC. If not, help them get to a local cooling center. Access cooling centers: bit.ly/MarylandCoolingCenters.

06/10/2026

Addiction is a disease!

Less judgement and more compassion could make such a difference in someone's story

Learn more about stigma at stopoverdose.maryland.gov/stigma/

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988

06/09/2026

Don't run if you witness an overdose. Stay and help, call 911.
Learn more at stopoverdose.maryland.gov

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988.

06/08/2026

Did you know? Fentanyl can’t be detected by sight, taste, or smell. The smallest amount could contribute to an overdose.

Use this link to take a quiz and learn more about the dangers of fentanyl: stopoverdose.maryland.gov/quiz

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988.

06/08/2026

Fentanyl is being mixed in the street drug supply. Just a small amount could be fatal. Know the risks.

Learn more: StopOverdose.maryland.gov

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988

06/06/2026

Did you know that carrying Naloxone could save a life?

To learn how to use Naloxone visit: stopoverdose.maryland.gov/naloxone/

Video Transcript (Text on Screen): What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose. Carry Naloxone Save a life

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988.

06/06/2026

Today is June 6, Naloxone Awareness Day!

Naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan) is a life-saving medication that can quickly restore the breathing of a person experiencing an opioid overdose.

You can get access to Naloxone. Use the ORP Map to find a local Overdose Response Program near you that distributes naloxone: StopOverdose.maryland.gov/naloxone

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988.

06/04/2026

Register here to expand best practices in maternal health and substance use care: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/.../macs-for-moms.../

This month’s maternal health ECHO session is on Tuesday, June 9! Join the session’s presenter Courtney Townsel, MD, MS, as she focuses on the topic of “Postpartum Pain Management for People With Substance Use Disorders.”

Register here to expand best practices in maternal health and substance use care: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/macsformoms/provider-support/macs-for-moms-echo-session/.

06/04/2026

Don't run if you witness an overdose. Be a Good Samaritan and call 911.
Learn more at stopoverdose.maryland.gov

Video Transcript (Text on Screen): Don’t Run. Call 911. Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law protects you and the person overdosing too.

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988.