Nineteen years ago, I was living in a homeless shelter in Baltimore City. I was just beginning my recovery from a substance use disorder – heroin. Shortly thereafter, I entered The Mann House in Bel Air. After leaving The Mann House, I rented a room in a couple’s home in Forest Hill and was pouring….
The following is a continuation of – ‘How It Started’ Introduction: The role of a Harford County Family Court judge is to impartially support the law while considering, first and foremost, the best interests of children. When one of our judges not only allows but actively participates in the denigration of a father’s or mother’s….
Substance use recovery isn’t just a personal journey — it’s a community effort. Behind every successful recovery story are people, programs, and services working tirelessly to provide support, treatment, and hope. But in many towns and cities, just like in Harford County Maryland, this essential infrastructure is being quietly eroded by a growing crisis: funding….
Recovery from addiction is an incredibly personal and transformative journey. It’s a path that requires immense strength, resilience, and commitment. However, what often isn’t discussed enough is how stigma can continue to play a significant, sometimes debilitating, role long after someone has achieved sobriety. Whether stemming from societal biases, professional environments, or personal relationships, stigma….
In Harford County, Maryland, the journey of recovery from substance-use addiction is personal — but it’s also deeply shaped by the environment around us. From the support systems we have in place to the tools we use every day; recovery is never a solo act. And in today’s world, social media has become one of….
In April 2024, our Harford County Government posted a Facebook announcement inviting public input on how to spend the Opioid Restitution Fund–money from legal settlements with pharmaceutical companies responsible for the opioid crisis. They held five community meetings across the county, stating: “We want to hear your ideas for putting opioid restitution funds to use….
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