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".
Today is an Alert Day because of rain & fog. Wet weather tapers this afternoon, but the Os opener could be delayed.
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein, the team announced Wednesday.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided a broader look night into its investigation of the cargo ship hitting and taking down Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will take time and it won't be cheap.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Officials are investigating what caused the Dali to hit Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge just minutes after leaving port.
Around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when a cargo ship lost power and crashed into it. 911 calls show how events unfolded.
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein, the team announced Wednesday.
The search continues for six construction workers missing and presumed dead following a collapse at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The search for six construction workers turned to a recovery effort Tuesday night, following a collapse at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Baltimore Orioles home opener is Thursday with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards, the best ballpark in America.
Maryland lawmakers are working to protect thousands of Port of Baltimore workers impacted by the Tuesday collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A major traffic impact is anticipated after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday into the Patapsco River.
Family member of missing victim in Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse asks for help and prayers
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Morgan State University's Engineering School Dean discusses the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and rebuilding efforts
The bridge crumbled early Tuesday after a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost power, sending people and vehicles into the Patapsco River, authorities said.
CBS News Correspondent, Jarret Hill discusses national impact of The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein, the team announced Wednesday.
The Baltimore Orioles home opener is Thursday with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards, the best ballpark in America.
Detroit will host the NFL Draft next month while Green Bay will host the draft in 2025.
Towson University has one of the top swimming teams in the Mid-Atlantic.
Major League Baseball's owners are set to vote Wednesday on David Rubenstein's purchase of the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Athletic.
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.
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.
Ross will perform on Sunday, May 12 at the midtown venue.
Today is an Alert Day because of rain & fog. Wet weather tapers this afternoon, but the Os opener could be delayed.
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