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Progress with Purpose

Baltimore’s Drug Strategy brings purpose, focus, coordination, and science to the City’s efforts to counter the devastating impact of drug and alcohol abuse in our community.

Without a strategy, we can only hope for progress.  Yet Baltimore’s future is too important to be left to chance. 

We invite you to join us in our commitment to a purposeful, strategic approach…to measurable progress in our pursuit of a healthy City…and to a better life for people free from the burdens of substance abuse.

Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein
Commissioner, Baltimore City Health Department
Chairman, bSAS Board of Directors
Chairman, Baltimore City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council

William T. Atkins
Interim President & CEO, bSAS

Progress With Purpose  (download the complete drug strategy)

The Baltimore City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council (The Council) developed a two-year jurisdictional plan. The Council, formed in 2004 pursuant to Health Article 8-1001, is composed of the bSAS Board of Directors and other local stakeholders. 

The plan includes priorities and strategies for meeting Baltimore City’s needs for substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery services.  The plan reflects the interagency and community collaboration with which the Local Council functions.

The plan consists of broad, long-range goals for the City, as well as objectives and performance targets that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result-oriented and Timely (SMART).