Opioid Epidemic Ravaging Lives Across America, Maryland
In the streets of Charm City and across America, the opioid epidemic has a grip like never before.
In the streets of Charm City and across America, the opioid epidemic has a grip like never before.
One woman's son went to rehab seven times in five years before he overdosed and died. Now she's working to save the lives of others.
Organizations across Baltimore are trying to shoulder some of the responsibility to stop the epidemic.
The number of people hooked on heroin or other prescription opioids has skyrocketed, but there are some finding relief in another prescription drug.
If you need help with addiction, here's a list in every county near Baltimore, Maryland
One Maryland facility is using scientific-based treatment to address the opioid epidemic and lead the way in recovery efforts.
Md. Congressman Elijah Cummings is co-sponsoring a bill that would provide $100 million to help fight opioid addiction.
Addiction and overdoses happening on an epic scale impacting thousands of families. Where do we go from here?
Baltimore County has announced plans to renovate a building for a privately operated opioid treatment facility.
Stories and resources from the Feb. 28 town hall.
Reducing overdoses by creating safe spaces for people to take drugs is an initiative under consideration in Maryland and other states.
Dr. Susan Sherman talks about creating safe spaces for those addicted to opioids.
Baltimore's 11 hospitals are pledging to do more to combat the opioid epidemic.
Opioid addicts in Anne Arundel County can find help in police and fire stations.
The Chairman of the DEA Educational Program discusses how Maryland can continue to fight the opioid epidemic.
Maryland's opioid crisis is setting off alarms throughout the state, and now the Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a call to action.
Hear how the Opioid Operational Command Center is helping Maryland fight the opioid epidemic.
Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings has introduced federal legislation to fight the opioid epidemic nationwide.
As opioid-related deaths skyrocket across the country, local police and public health officials are fighting the epidemic from their cellphones.
Cities like Baltimore are feeling the financial squeeze as they rely on naloxone to try and counteract rising overdose rates.
Can legalizing marijuana fight the problem of opioid addiction and fatal overdoses? Two new studies in the debate suggest it may.
Click to watch the Baltimore Standing Together town hall meeting in its entirety.
BeHEARD Baltimore is a citizen engagement project of the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore.
An elite Hartford County task force is gaining international recognition for its progressive approach to getting drugs off the streets.
Warm, humid with off & on storm chances this week.
A popular South Baltimore restaurant was the victim of an arson attack Monday morning.
Dozens of community members attended the event at St. Frances Academy.
Police said the three surfers were found shot and dumped in the covered well.
The Baltimore Orioles were limited to three base hits in their 3-0 loss Tuesday evening at the Washington Nationals.
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
Warm, humid with off & on storm chances this week.
Police said the three surfers were found shot and dumped in the covered well.
Pro-Palestinian protesters are meeting Tuesday with leadership at Johns Hopkins University nine days after an encampment was set up at the school's Baltimore campus.
A popular South Baltimore restaurant was the victim of an arson attack Monday morning.
A man has been charged with arson in connection with a home explosion in Essex last month, the Baltimore County Fire Department said Tuesday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters met Tuesday with leadership at Johns Hopkins University nine days after an encampment was set up at the school's Baltimore campus.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
An infant was hospitalized after she was hit by a bullet last week in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said Monday.
One of the culprits of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are gas-powered lawn appliances.
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The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
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The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
The Baltimore Orioles were limited to three base hits in their 3-0 loss Tuesday evening at the Washington Nationals.
Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday, with no imminent decision expected.
A proud mom and day caught their 2-year-old son chanting "Let Go O's" in his crib.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
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.
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.
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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.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Warm, humid with off & on storm chances this week.
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Video shows woman setting fire to popular South Baltimore restaurant
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Final Key Bridge collapse victim recovered from Patapsco River