Students Can Now Carry Narcan at School
Students are now allowed to carry Narcan in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCPS, health and safety officials announced Monday that students can carry Narcan in schools under new guidance,… Read More
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Quince Orchard Tightens Open-Lunch Policy Following Off-Campus ‘Safety Concerns’
Quince Orchard High School tightened restrictions on their open-lunch policies after a student suffered a possible overdose in the McDonalds across the street from campus. According to the school’s principal,… Read More
Montgomery County Files Lawsuit Against McKinsey and Company for Role in Opioid Epidemic
The Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County filed a lawsuit against McKinsey and Company for their role in the opioid epidemic in the United States District Court Northern… 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
Teen Saved From Possible Fentanyl Overdose at Kennedy High School
A student at John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton may have overdosed on fentanyl Tuesday afternoon before she was revived with Narcan nasal spray. The student was taken to… 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
MCPS Raises Awareness About Fentanyl With Narcan Demonstration
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) demonstrated Narcan use at Wootton High School on Tuesday to raise awareness about fentanyl-related overdoses. Narcan is a medicine that counteracts an opioid overdose. In… Read More
Man Facing Federal Charges In Fentanyl Overdose Death of Bethesda Teen
A man faces federal charges for distributing fentanyl resulting in the death of a Bethesda teen. A criminal complaint has been filed against Mikiyas Maryie Kefyalew, or “Mick”, 24, of… Read More
Colorful Fentanyl, Designed to Resemble Candy, Found in Maryland
Multicolored fentanyl pills that are designed to tempt young people has been found in Maryland. Called rainbow fentanyl, the drugs look like candy but are so potent that teens have… Read More
‘They Deserve Our Support’: Families Remember Lives Lost to Overdose
On Thursday, families gathered for a ceremony and vigil in Rockville to remember loved ones who died from overdose. Aug. 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, there were… Read More
Clarksburg Oral Surgeon Indicted by Grand Jury in Girlfriend’s Murder
An oral surgeon from Clarksburg stands indicted by the Grand Jury on Thursday, May 5, for second-degree murder of his girlfriend Sarah Harris, according to the Montgomery County State Attorney’s… Read More
Leaders Stress Commitment to Fighting Opioid Epidemic on Overdose Awareness Day
Tuesday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, 108 county residents died from opioid drug overdose. Last week, S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) partnered with Montgomery County to host an… Read More