Arlington firefighters may start handing out Narcan at overdose scenes
A partnership with Virginia’s Department of Health will allow all Arlington County firefighters in the engines, and medic trucks to leave Narcan at overdose scenes for free.
Virginia plans to track fentanyl use through wastewater
As the nation continues to deal with the deadly fentanyl crisis, Virginia is looking to track wastewater to try to fight the epidemic.
'Accessibility is critical' when it comes to fentanyl test strips, group says
Fentanyl test strips are an inexpensive way to prevent overdoses and reduce harm, but some in the community say they need to be more accessible in the DMV area.
Gov. Moore signs law requiring Maryland hospitals to test for fentanyl
As the country grapples with an ongoing fentanyl crisis, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law that aims to save lives.
Alexandria City leaders turn to community for help in combatting drug overdoses
Students spoke out Thursday about the dangers of drugs as Alexandria City leaders are turning to the community for help in cracking down on drug overdoses.
Man sentenced in deadly fentanyl linked overdose of 14-year-old Virginia boy
A Woodbridge, Virginia man was sentenced to over four years in prison for selling pills to a 14-year-old boy who died of a fentanyl overdose, authorities say.
Ghost gun, fentanyl among contraband seized by Maryland State Police during searches, crashes
Maryland State Police say a ghost gun and fentanyl were among the contraband law enforcement officers seized recently during vehicle searches and crashes.
DC police hosts drug take back day
The Metropolitan Police Department is partnering with the DEA for a prescription drug take back day on Saturday, April 22.
Opioid overdoses increase in Montgomery County as leaders work to curb spike
The drug crisis continues to grow in Montgomery County as more children and teens are ending up in the emergency room due to opioid overdoses.
Alexandria Public Schools, DEA host substance abuse prevention workshop for parents
Alexandria Public Schools is teaming up with the DEA to provide families with the tools they need to keep their kids safe from drugs.
90% increase in kids visiting ER due to opioids, new report says
A new report says kids overdosing on opioids is up 90% from last year in Montgomery County.
2-year-old revived with Narcan in Manassas
A 2-year-old was revived with Narcan after overdosing Friday in Manassas, police say.
Arlington Public Schools to allow students to carry Narcan
Arlington Public Schools has a plan to move forward to allow students to carry Narcan with them at school.
Montgomery County Council asks Governor Moore to fund youth substance use centers
Leaders in Montgomery County are calling on Maryland’s governor Wes Moore to help provide services to teens dealing with addiction or mental health issues.
Montgomery County’s initiative 'Speak up, Save a Life' aims to help students amid fentanyl crisis
Students at a Montgomery County high school will learn the hard facts of the deadly fentanyl crisis from the County's top prosecutor.
Quince Orchard High School changes open lunch policy after student overdoses
The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.
Alexandria parents charged after infant overdoses on fentanyl
An 11-month-old overdosed on fentanyl last summer, and now the parents are being held responsible.
Maryland man arrested for fentanyl and meth possession
Police arrested a Maryland man for possession of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine with the intent to distribute on March 8.
Arlington PTA connects drug prevention experts with parents amid rise in overdoses
The Arlington County Council of PTAs decided parents needed more than a meeting to address the continuing drug crisis families are facing in the Commonwealth.
University of Maryland student advocates for fentanyl testing after boyfriend's death
A University of Maryland student is pushing for policy changes after her boyfriend died of a fentanyl overdose last year.