McCullough, portrayed in 'The Corner,' dies of apparent overdose

McCullough, portrayed in 'The Corner,' dies of apparent overdose

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It marked the end of a long struggle with addiction for McCullough, 35, who showed promise of getting his life on track but was being sought at the time of his death on warrants charging him with two armed robberies at Baltimore pharmacies, police said …
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FDA approves drug to prevent HIV infection [The Baltimore Sun]

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July 17–The federal government has approved for the first time a drug that can prevent an HIV infection, a significant development for Baltimore where transmission rates for the virus remain high and growing. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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Baltimore Center Brings Hope to Homeless Struggling With Mental Illness

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The mission is clear from its name: Helping Other People through Empowerment. Hicks, 58, said the … Hepburn said peer-to-peer support is more common in substance abuse treatment and is relatively new to the mental health community. But the advocacy …
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