New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'
'Tranq dope,' a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly.
Experts weigh-in on the connections between the opioid crisis and vaping
As school systems continue to warn students about the current opioid and Fentanyl crisis, many parents across the region have also been raising concerns about vaping.
Arlington teens treated for possible overdoses near Ballston Quarter
Multiple teenagers had to be treated with Narcan Wednesday afternoon after police believe they may have overdosed.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
Virginia AG joins push to label Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
In the fight against Fentanyl, should Mexican cartels be treated just like ISIS or Al-Qaeda?
Prince George's County parents train to stop overdoses
PGCPS says it is the only school system in the state to join the Maryland Overdose Response Program.
Here's how drug dealers use Snapchat and Instagram to reach kids
Emojis and keywords are linking kids directly to drug dealers on platforms like Snapchat and Instagram.
MCPS to address bathroom safety concerns as parents voice frustrations
Last week, two B-CC students were found passed-out drunk in a bathroom, reportedly just after eight in the morning.
Montgomery County Public Schools holds community forum on Fentanyl
Fentanyl overdoses among young people across the country are on the rise, and Montgomery County is no exception. So county school official hosted a community forum on Saturday to talk to parents about the deadly drug.
Parents will learn how to use Narcan at MCPS community forum on Fentanyl
It’s deadly – and it’s in our schools. That’s the message Montgomery County officials plan to deliver to parents Saturday morning when they host a community forum about Fentanyl.
Parents and teachers are concerned with how MCPS handles drug overdoses
More and more parents are voicing frustration with the lack of information being shared about the growing opioid crisis the Montgomery County Public Schools system is now warning about.
Youth overdose deaths increased by 120% in Montgomery County
A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Metro Transit Police receive overdose training
Naloxone can save the life of anyone who is experiencing an opioid overdose, and now, Dr. Ami Angell is training Metro Transit Police officers on how to use it.
Several hospitalized after mass overdose at San Francisco home on Christmas
Authorities are investigating a mass overdose at a San Francisco home on Christmas that sent several people to the hospital, authorities said.
Nearly 107,000 US overdose deaths reported in 2021, CDC's final tally shows
Meanwhile, U.S. life expectancy also dropped in 2021 to about 76 years, 5 months — a decrease of 0.6 years from 2020, the CDC said.
DMV police departments concerned after Florida officer nearly dies from suspected fentanyl exposure
Dramatic video out of Florida shows an officer appearing to lose consciousness due to suspected Fentanyl exposure. As a result, D.C. area police departments have been sharing the concerning video with their members to serve as an important reminder of how every second counts when Fentanyl is involved.
Mother arrested after child dies from fentanyl in Prince William County: police
A mother is charged in Prince William County with killing her 20-month-old child after investigators found a lethal amount of fentanyl in the child's blood.
Montgomery County Public Schools warns about dangers of fentanyl use
Montgomery County Public Schools met Tuesday to discuss and raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.