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Maryland outlines overdose patterns, opioid settlement spending and federal grant reliance
Summary
DLS and the Department of Health discussed Maryland's overdose fatality trends, opioid settlement and grant funding, and how the state directs settlement proceeds through the opioid restitution fund and competitive grants to local jurisdictions and nonprofits.
Maryland Department of Health officials and Department of Legislative Services analysts briefed the Health and Social Services Subcommittee on Jan. 29 about overdose mortality trends, federal grant support for prevention and treatment, and how opioid-settlement proceeds are being used in the state.
Overdose trends and disparities: DLS presented CDC-derived data showing Maryland's overdose fatalities followed national trends through 2023 and 2024; although there was a small decrease between 2023 and 2024 overall rates remain high. DLS flagged disparities: the largest rate increase between 2022 and 2023 occurred among Black men over age 55, and aggregated increases were highest among Hispanic males, according to calendar-year comparisons cited by DLS. Baltimore City had the highest…
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