Overdose Data Dashboard

To help enhance overdose crisis response efforts, the OOCC tracks and shares data related to recent overdose trends. Our Overdose Data Dashboard contains the most recent data regarding fatal overdoses in Maryland.

Learn more here: beforeitstoolate.maryland.gov/oocc-data-dashboard/.

Community Town Halls

The Opioid Operational Command Center is excited to introduce our Community Overdose Action Town Hall Series! Our team will be visiting each of Maryland’s 24 local jurisdictions to hear directly from community members about how we can do more to address the overdose crisis.

You can see a full list of upcoming town halls and summaries of previous events here: beforeitstoolate.maryland.gov/town-halls/.

Addressing Stigma

People with substance use related disorders face prejudice and discrimination due to lack of understanding about the disease. Stigma – like prejudice and discrimination – can perpetuate the problem. Unfortunately, negative attitudes toward people who misuse substances, or mental health conditions, are common.

Visit beforeitstoolate.maryland.gov/stigma/ to learn more.

Remove the Risk

Removing prescription opioids from your home as soon as possible can reduce the chance that they are taken by accident or on purpose. Learn how to get rid of any unused or expired prescription opioids that may be hiding in cabinets, drawers, or anywhere else you store medicine.

Visit https://beforeitstoolate.maryland.gov/remove-the-risk/ to learn more.