Drug overdose deaths increase slightly in county
At least 82 people died of drug overdoses in Montgomery County during 2025. That’s a 6.5% increase from the previous year. According to the Maryland Department of Health, 46 people died… Read More
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Gaithersburg Man Gets 5 Years in Prison For 2021 Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced this week to serve five years in prison in the overdose death of a Rockville man in 2021, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
Community Gathers For Remembrance Ceremony as Overdose Prevention Efforts Continue
Last year, 101 people died from fentanyl-related overdoses in Montgomery County. On Thursday, county leaders and families joined a remembrance ceremony and vigil in Rockville ahead of International Overdose Awareness… Read More
County Police Receives $500,000 to Combat Opioid, Firearms Crimes
Montgomery County Police Department received a $500,000 federal grant to fight opioid and firearms crimes. Police intend to use the grant to work faster and with greater efficiency and to… Read More
Narcan Administered Twice in Schools Since Beginning of Academic Year
Narcan — the medicine that counteracts an opioid overdose — has been administered twice in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as of three months into the academic year, according to… Read More
Entries for ‘Speak Up, Save a Life’ Video Contest Due Nov. 17
Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office of Montgomery County hosts a PSA video contest to promote awareness of the dangers of opioids and fentanyl use among teens. All 6th through 12th graders… Read More
Residents Join Community Town Hall on Opioid Crisis
Parents and community members joined a town hall to voice their concerns about the opioid crisis and share their ideas to combat the issue. Roxanne Wood attended as a member… Read More
Community Recognizes Lives Lost to Overdose
As county agencies and partners continue efforts to combat overdoses, an annual event in Rockville raised awareness for reducing stigma and recognized those residents who have died. Those who have… Read More
Maryland Gets Nearly $24 Million in Opioid Settlements
The state has received nearly $24 million for this year’s payments as part of recent opioid settlements. The Maryland Attorney General’s office reached settlements last year with McKesson, Cardinal Health,… Read More
Health Officer: Youth Using Fewer Illicit Drugs Overall, But More Opioids
While youth are using fewer illicit drugs overall, opioid use has increased, said Montgomery County’s Health Officer. “We’re seeing decreasing use of illicit substances overall, decreasing use of alcohol and… Read More
‘More Young Lives Put in Jeopardy’: Elrich Calls Fentanyl Use Very Concerning
County Executive Marc Elrich commented on the recent rise in the use of fentanyl among youth in Montgomery County at his weekly briefing on Wednesday. He said a 15-year-old died… Read More
Opioid Use on the Rise Among Youth: ‘We Must All Work Together To Save Our County’s Children’
Leaders say use of opioids, particularly fentanyl, is on the rise among youth in Montgomery County. “We must all work together to save our county’s children,” Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More