New online overdose dashboard highlights Maryland's opioid epidemic
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The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the country, including right here in Maryland, as opioid overdose remains among one of the state's leading causes of death.
Three organizations in Harford County have been awarded nearly $420,000 in state funding to help assist with the opioid epidemic in the fiscal year 2022.
The business consultant McKinsey & Company agreed to pay nearly $600 million for its role in consulting businesses on how to sell more prescription opioid painkillers amid a nationwide overdose crisis.
Maryland and three other states will get a total of nearly $20 million to combat the opioid epidemic, the U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday.
Governor Hogan announced a decline in opioid prescriptions. Hogan said prescriptions are down 22 percent since 2017.
Fatal overdoses in Harford County are down 44 percent so far in 2019, and overall crime is down as well, Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said.
Thirty years after it first appeared as a warning about Maryland's drug epidemic, the Haunted Trap House in Centreville will return with a focus on the damage caused by opioid addiction in Queen Anne's County.
Baltimore County is considering nearly a dozen recommendations to address the opioid epidemic as the county grapples with the second-highest opioid-related death rate in Maryland.
Maryland will get more than $42 million in federal funding to help fight the state's opioid epidemic.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced grants that total $10 million to fight the heroin and opioid epidemic in Maryland in fiscal year 2020.
The number of opioid-related deaths in Howard County fell by nearly 26 percent in 2018 while non-fatal overdoses increased by ten percent over the same period, a new report from the county's health department shows.
Heroin and fentanyl users in three large U.S. cities would willingly use "safe consumption spaces" where they could get clean syringes and have emergency medical treatment nearby in case of an overdose, according to a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
The county received a grant for 24-hour substance abuse services from the State Health Department for more than $1 million, another weapon in the arsenal of this statewide epidemic.
As America continues to combat its opioid epidemic, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses among women has soared in recent years, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Statistics show the number of opioid-related overdoses in Maryland increased 14.8 percent over the first six months of 2018 compared with the same period last year.
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
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.
A librarian in Anne Arundel County is highlighting the importance of Narcan training as the intensifying opioid crisis came to the doorstep of the Glen Burnie Library.
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.
The American Dental Association wants dentists to drastically cut back on prescribing opioid painkillers.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van collided with a tractor-trailer and flipped over Sunday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County.
Police are investigating a fatal crash following the hit-and-run of a police vehicle early Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County.
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
Nearly a dozen people were hurt when a van collided with a tractor-trailer and flipped over Sunday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Temperatures and the chance of storms both increase later this week.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $820 million in unpaid tolls and fees, according to a recent audit by the state's Department of Legislative Services.
Greg Berkowitz, Director of Trademarks and Licensing, joins us with a sneak peak of some of the items in the collection and shares what it means to collaborate with an UMD alum for a school clothing line.
Greg Padgett is live from the Maryland Fair as he prepares to compete for a chance to win the trophy for best milkshake recipe.
Actress Kym Whitley stops by our studio to talk about her new show on Paramount + and reflects on her successful career in tv and films like "Next Friday" and "Act your Age".
Katia Mohr and Amanda Kraus join us with delicious food items from the Jimmy's Food Truck, and all the details about their upcoming TailGOAT events.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Kennedy Krieger Institute will host Pickleball for All 2026, a charity pickleball tournament designed to be the area’s first fully accessible and adaptive pickleball event.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
The Maryland Terps kick off the season in College Park on Saturday against Hampton, but for Baltimore native and five-star freshman Zion Elee, giving back to the community is just as important as shining on the football field.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta says the team is still waiting on the NFL's investigation into receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest earlier this offseason.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Two new rabies cases have been identified in Anne Arundel County, one in a raccoon and the other in a bat.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Fall-like conditions in Maryland this Labor Day weekend
Temperatures and the chance of storms both increase later this week.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 9/5/2026
A cloudy weekend is expected in Maryland.
Plan on cooler mornings and a mostly dry forecast.
The Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan Association of Maryland's 3rd Annual Steelpan Music Festival & Awards kicks off in Eager Park next weekend.
The Hope & Peace Foundation hosts its inaugural 2,987 Steps 9/11 Memorial Walk at Towson University.
The Baltimore City Fire Service holds 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen firefighters
Preparations are underway for Baltimore's 50th Annual Ukrainian Festival next weekend.
Fall-like conditions in Maryland this Labor Day weekend