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Don’t Count Me Out: A Baltimore Dope Fiend’s Miraculous Recovery

Author and Mental Health Advocate Kevin Shird on Baltimore’s Need for Accessible Trauma Care

"I know firsthand the impacts of trauma and stigma on one’s decision-making and how it has hindered communities of color from seeking treatment and counseling," writes Shird, who survived street violence and prison with the help of therapy. "I want to help tear down those barriers."

Don’t Count Me Out: A Baltimore Dope Fiend’s Miraculous Recovery

Step Inside This Butchers Hill Home Filled With Unique Artifacts

Mike Weikert, the co-executive director of MICA's new Center for Creative Impact, displays items that are unique in their form, function, and history.

Don’t Count Me Out: A Baltimore Dope Fiend’s Miraculous Recovery

Irish Soda Bread is the Perfect Treat for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Atwater's head baker and production manager Mike Hines shares the recipe for cafe chain's spongy, zest-loaded sweet loaf.

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Don’t Count Me Out: A Baltimore Dope Fiend’s Miraculous Recovery

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Rafael Alvarez’s ‘Don’t Count Me Out’ Tells Story of Recovering Addict Bruce White

White’s willingness to share his struggles—combined with Alvarez’s reporting and writing—make this a book you’ll read in one or two sittings.