Recovering from the Opioid Epidemic in Baltimore and Beyond
The Annual Eckert Lecture on Health & Inequality
Location
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery
Date & Time
April 24, 2025, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Recovering from the Opioid Epidemic in Baltimore and Beyond
A panel discussion moderated by Brian Soller, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Panelists:
- Bakari Atiba, AA,
Director of Community Engagement Charm City Care Connection
- Kelly Coble, LCSW-C
Program Director, Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS)
Associate Director of Operations, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
- Brendan Saloner, Ph.D.
Professor,Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Alissa Zhu, MSPH
Reporter, Baltimore Banner
Director of Community Engagement Charm City Care Connection
Program Director, Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS)
Associate Director of Operations, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
Professor,Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Reporter, Baltimore Banner
This year’s lecture centers on the multifaceted nature of the opioid epidemic with an emphasis on recovery efforts in Baltimore City and other Maryland communities. Our panelists will weigh in on the nature and impact of the local opioid crisis, understanding and treating opioid addiction, and efforts to prevent opioid misuse.
Organized by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health. Cosponsored by the Center for Social Science Scholarship, the Public Health Research Center, the School of Public Policy, the School of Social Work, the Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, and the Hilltop Institute.
CS3 sponsored events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.
