Advocacy
Policy & Advocacy
NCADD-Maryland remains committed to pursuing and advocating for policy reform and legislative solutions, when necessary, in addressing identified policy that is a barrier to accessing treatment.
Available Funding
We work to Increase state funding to expand treatment capacity.
Ensuring Resources
Statewide Services
Removing Barriers
Barriers preventing the establishment of an adequate number of quality treatment programs to serve ALL individuals in need of substance abuse treatment services throughout Maryland, regardless of a person's income or lack of income.
Equal Rights
Assuring that those affected by the disease of addiction are afforded the same rights and opportunities as persons affected by other illnesses.
In the Workplace
Advocating on workforce development issues to ensure we have a well-trained, professional workforce in sufficient numbers to provide the full range of treatment services necessary to effectively serve Maryland's communities, and its citizens.
In the Workplace
Advocating on workforce development issues to ensure we have a well-trained, professional workforce in sufficient numbers to provide the full range of treatment services necessary to effectively serve Maryland's communities, and its citizens.
Bills to Watch
Newly elected officials, budgetary adjustments, the pandemic recovery, and many new and controversial policies will be challenges we face during the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session. With the number of people dying from overdoses continuing to climb, NCADD-Maryland’s policy priorities are clear. We will keep you abreast of the bills we will be following closely with information on hearings and meetings surrounding these issues.
The 2023 session opened on January 11, 2023. For information on the 2023 General Assembly, visit the Maryland Goverment Website.
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2023 Public Policy Agenda
A new Administration in the State House and dozens of new members of the Maryland General Assembly mean tremendous opportunities to make more progress in the hard work to prevent addictions, help people access treatment, reverse opioid overdose death trends, and support people in recovery.
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Latest In the Media
Bolt Mag - Facing a brutal toll of overdose deaths, Maryland has in recent years put in place safe-supply services to promote healthier drug use. People can obtain syringes and needles through programs where those are distributed, but only if they register with a state-sanctioned provider.
The Daily Record - ANNAPOLIS — The mounting number of fentanyl-related overdose deaths has prompted Democratic lawmakers to propose legislation that would pilot creation of safe spaces for drug users to take illegal substances without legal consequences and with medical staff nearby.