Each July, new laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly go into effect, impacting everything from health and education to driving and drug safety. Several new Maryland laws may affect healthcare, mental health, and substance use prevention efforts: To keep you informed, we’ve created a quick-reference spreadsheet highlighting the laws most relevant to local families…
As marijuana becomes more widely available and socially accepted, many teens and families assume it is harmless. However, a growing body of research suggests that marijuana use during adolescence may be linked to negative outcomes in both school performance and mental health. A large review of 63 studies involving nearly 440,000 young people found that…
When someone is experiencing an overdose, every second matters. Yet many people hesitate to call 911 because they are worried about getting themselves or someone else into legal trouble. Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law was created to address this concern and encourage people to seek emergency help without delay. The Maryland Department of Health recently released…
