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Aruna Miller to lead Maryland’s first Substance Use Awareness Rally
Under the leadership of Indian American Lieutenant Governor Miller, Maryland's Overdose Response Strategy has set five goals to reduce overdoses and expand care.
Marylanf Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller / X
Maryland will host its first Substance Use Awareness Day Rally on Apr.2, organized by Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller and the Maryland Office of Overdose Response (MOOR).
Indian American Miller is Maryland’s 10th Lieutenant Governor, the second woman in the role, and the state's first woman of color and immigrant elected statewide.
Lieutenant Governor Miller emphasized the importance of maintaining the state’s progress in reducing fatal overdoses. In a release, she stated, “The number of fatal overdoses has decreased in Maryland, but we have to keep the momentum trending in the right direction."
“Our state has made significant progress thanks to the collaborative efforts of public health officials and community organizations across the state working to make connections to substance use care. This rally will demonstrate our continued commitment to saving lives. All overdoses are preventable, and we will not let up in our efforts now,” explained Miller.
Substance Use Awareness Rally poster / Courtesy PhotoThe event will take place at Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis at 9 am and is open to the public.
The rally aims to bring together community members, advocates, and policymakers to advance efforts in addressing substance use and overdose prevention. Speakers at the event will include Lieutenant Governor Miller, Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller, members of the Maryland General Assembly, and representatives from the Baltimore City Council.
“We have to continue to be loud as we work to reduce overdoses further in Maryland,” shared Special Secretary Keller. “We are so thankful to the advocates that are doing this work every day – the dedicated individuals making a difference in the lives of people with substance use disorders across our communities. This work is vital, and we invite everyone to join us as we recommit to doing even more.”
Under the direct oversight of the lieutenant governor’s office, the state’s newly established Overdose Response Strategy outlines five key goals to reduce overdoses and expand access to substance use care.
The MOOR team will work closely with the lieutenant governor’s office to coordinate efforts across state agencies, ensuring a unified approach to combating substance use disorders.
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