Baltimore, MD (July 1, 2009) – Mayor Sheila Dixon joined Interim Health Commissioner Olivia Farrow, Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld, Fire Chief Jim Clack, and Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems’ President and C.E.O. Greg Warren to announce the release of the Health Department’s quarterly report on intoxication deaths associated with drugs of abuse and alcohol. The report covers the fourth quarter of 2008 and includes totals for calendar year 2008.
Mayor Dixon celebrated the efforts of the Department, noting that they “have significantly increased access and capacity in publicly funded treatment centers for addicts across our City.” Holding the quarterly report in her hand, she added, “One number stands out to me: 84. That’s 84 fatal drug overdoses that didn’t occur last year compared to the year before. In my book, that is 84 people whose lives were saved.” ...
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Mayor Sheila Dixon
City Hall, Room 250
100 N. Holliday Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone (410) 396-3835
Fax (410) 576-9425