The surprising group hardest hit by Baltimore’s deadly drug epidemic

Overdoses are plaguing the city's senior homes.

View in browser|nytimes.com June 5, 2024 Baltimore has endured one of America's deadliest drug epidemics, and overdoses plague one group to a surprising degree: Black men in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner, for The New York Times "I feel like I work at the morgue sometimes," one man said of his senior complex. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018