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Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
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Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
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.
Spring cleaning may be at the top of your list right now, but one thing money experts believe shouldn't be left off the checklist is your credit.
Wait times at security checkpoints at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport improved on Sunday as TSA continues to deal with staff shortages, and immigration agents are filling in to assist.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Temperatures will go down by the end of the week as rain chances go up
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center shelter has reached full capacity, leaving many dogs in need of new homes.
Wait times at security checkpoints at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport improved on Sunday as TSA continues to deal with staff shortages, and immigration agents are filling in to assist.
Three people were arrested after a gun was discharged at Arundel Mills Mall and a police pursuit into Baltimore County on Saturday, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
ICE started assisting TSA agents at BWI on Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the airport.
Temperatures will go down by the end of the week as rain chances go up
Communities across Maryland held "No Kings" protests on Saturday, joining what organizers said was "the biggest protest in U.S. history."
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Tania Rachkoskie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Goucher College, shares how Goucher is expanding access to higher education for area students through several new programs.
Meet the women behind Sandy Bottom Cocktails.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore unveiled a 90s themed pop-up.
Baltimore Orioles’ Assistant General Manager talks about the 2026 season.
The Baltimore Orioles’ Chief Marketing Officer shares insight on the 2026 season.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
Fans flocked to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 26, under sunny skies, to watch their beloved Orioles open the 2026 season against the Minnesota Twins.
Each year, thousands of Baltimore Orioles fans flock to bars along Washington Boulevard, turning the street into a full-blown block party for opening day.
When Oriole Park at Camden Yards was constructed in Baltimore in the early 1990s, the plan was for it to have an old-time ballpark feel.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
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.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Warmer air is expected in Maryland on Sunday before a chance of rain.
Temperatures will go down by the end of the week as rain chances go up
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 3/28/2026
Cool weather is expected in Maryland on Saturday ahead of warmer air.
Temperatures will continue to warm each day until a midweek front brings rain and cooler weather
Warmer air is expected in Maryland on Sunday before a chance of rain.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center shelter has reached full capacity, leaving many dogs in need of new homes.
U-Haul driver crashed into vacant East Baltimore Family Dollar store
4 teens arrested in connection to bakery store theft
Multiple residents displaced, 3 injured after West Baltimore apartment fire