Police In Northern Virginia Sound Warning After 6 Overdoses
Police treated all six with naloxone, which is used to combat overdoses.
Police treated all six with naloxone, which is used to combat overdoses.
"I just screamed and cried. I knew my brother was gone."
A Prince George's County couple faces multiple federal charges stemming from a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland said.
Witnessing or experiencing a drug overdose can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found.
More than 151,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, alcohol and suicide combined in 2018, slightly lower than the overall numbers in 2017, and leveling off for the first time in two decades, according to a new study.
Fatal overdoses in Harford County are down 44 percent so far in 2019, and overall crime is down as well, Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said.
The Carroll County Health Department has issued an overdose alert warning of a recent spike of overdoses in the county.
A recent high court ruling makes it easier for prosecutors to charge drug dealers with manslaughter when their customers die from overdoses.
A Virginia couple was arrested eight months after their two-month-old daughter died from an overdose.
A man who police said was being treated for an overdose died at the hospital after becoming unresponsive when he was taken to the ground.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old woman after her 8-month-old reportedly ingested drugs, and naloxone had to be used to revive the child.
Fatal drug overdoses in Maryland are continuing to climb at an alarming rate.
New Hampshire police say a man ingested heroin in a bathroom at a Dunkin' Donuts during a visit with his 9-year-old son and had to be revived with an opioid-overdose antidote.
Chicago now gives at-risk inmates the overdose-reversing drug naloxone upon their release from jail and Los Angeles is poised to follow suit, putting the antidote in as many hands as possible as part of a multifaceted approach to combatting the nation's opioid epidemic.
A 10-year-old boy from a drug-ridden Miami neighborhood apparently died of a fentanyl overdose last month, becoming one of Florida's littlest victims of the opioid crisis, authorities say. But how he came into contact with the powerful painkiller is a mystery.
Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen signed a new standing order making an antidote that reverses the effects of opioids available over the counter.
A Harford County sheriff deputy speaks out after exposure to the opioid fentanyl during an effort to save someone's life.
Maryland lawmakers have brought together a variety of proposals to help fight the heroin and opioid epidemic in the state.
The grandmother arrested after a 15-month-old was hospitalized following a methadone overdose is now facing additional charges in the case.
Harford County is grappling with a sudden spike in heroin overdose deaths.
A new study says patients prescribed an overdose antidote along with opioids made fewer painkiller-related visits to the emergency room.
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen announced Wednesday that the city plans to issue a "standing order" for a medication that completely reverses the effect of an opioid overdose.
Combating Baltimore's epidemic drug addiction. As part of Maryland's Overdose Awareness Week, new actions are being taken to tackle this health emergency.
Rep. Elijah Cummings is calling on Maryland leaders to negotiate lower prices for a heroin overdose antidote to ensure first responders have the drug at hand when they need it.
Four people were hospitalized in Anne Arundel County after police say they overdosed on a synthetic marijuana called "Scobby Snax".
The GoFundMe, which had a $25,000 goal, has received over $32,000 in donations as of Friday morning.
Beyoncé's latest album, "Cowboy Carter," dropped Friday.
The body of a man believed to have been abducted in Baltimore was found Thursday in Annapolis, police said.
Windy Good Friday...more rain expected Easter Weekend
Maryland is receiving an initial funding of $60 million from the federal government as the state works to clear the debris remaining from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Maryland is receiving an initial funding of $60 million from the federal government as the state works to clear the debris remaining from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
The Baltimore native was introduced Thursday hours before his Orioles took the field in the season opener at Camden Yards.
Four construction workers are still missing after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge Tuesday morning.
Windy Good Friday...more rain expected Easter Weekend
The GoFundMe, which had a $25,000 goal, has received over $32,000 in donations as of Friday morning.
Beyoncé's latest album, "Cowboy Carter," dropped Friday.
The search for six construction workers turned to a recovery effort Tuesday night, following a collapse at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The 21-year-old pleaded guilty in January to six felony manslaughter counts as part of a plea deal in the crash.
Madison Farley is one of 10 Robinson grandchildren scattered around the country.
The event is an adults-only Glow Party evening to celebrate 25 years of joy, connection and learning through play.
Show Your Soft Side (SYSS) and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) will host Pawject Runway, presented by Petco Love, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the CFG Arena in Baltimore.
"Lucy" Doughnut is a doughnut decorated by 4-year-old Lucy, who is suffering from chronic kidney disease and is awaiting a donor.
Baltimore-bred country artist Brittney Spencer's star continues to rise with a feature on Beyoncé's latest album "Cowboy Carter," which dropped Friday.
Coca Cola and Natty Boh are back at Camden Yards, along with some famous local businesses, of course.
The Baltimore native was introduced Thursday hours before his Orioles took the field in the season opener at Camden Yards.
The Orioles' new ace was excellent — and their offense showed why they're the reigning AL East champions.
More than 45,000 fans packed the stadium to watch their Orioles roll out an 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
Every picture, pin, paperweight, ticket, scorecard, jersey, hat, helmet, bat, glove, ball, trophy and ring helps tell Baltimore's baseball story.
Madison Farley is one of 10 Robinson grandchildren scattered around the country.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
A Maryland labor lawyer is set to become the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after winning final confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
The Justice Department said Apple illegally engaged in anti-competitive behavior in an effort to build a "moat around its smartphone monopoly."
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The classical season will open in two back-to-back gala concerts in September at Strathmore in Bethesda and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The state aims to force the company to make necessary repairs and impose fines of up to $25,000 per violation.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Measles can be fatal. According to the World Health Organization, 136,000 people - mostly children - died from measles in 2022.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
Beyoncé's latest album, "Cowboy Carter," dropped Friday.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is widely considered to be the start of the tourist season in the nation's capital.
For many, the quest for the perfect bracket is already over. Here's how hard it is to get it right.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
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The event is an adults-only Glow Party evening to celebrate 25 years of joy, connection and learning through play.
Hilton Carter is a director, editor and fine artist with an encyclopedic knowledge of plants.
Knowing nothing about Baltimore’s wine scene, James Meadows set out to find new places to nerd out.
Show Your Soft Side (SYSS) and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) will host Pawject Runway, presented by Petco Love, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the CFG Arena in Baltimore.