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Report: Deaths by suicide increased in MD amid national decline
A new report says states are finally seeing reductions in fatal drug overdoses, alcohol-induced deaths and suicides, but Maryland saw a 4% increase in suicides.
Overdose deaths in MD detailed in new dashboard
The Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard has been updated to include overdose data from the Rapid Analysis of Drugs (RAD) program.
Moore: MD overdose deaths fall for 4th straight year
Maryland's Overdose Data Dashboard’s latest provisional data indicate that drug overdose deaths dropped by 26 percent in 2025.
US life expectancy jumps to a record 79 years in 2024
U.S. life expectancy rose to a record high of 79 years in 2024, an increase of six months from the previous year.
Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets prison
A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death was sentenced.
‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry
A woman branded as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed the “Friends” star.
‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty
A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen,” charged with selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, agreed to plead guilty.
Doctor pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry ketamine in weeks before ‘Friends’ actor’s death
A doctor pleaded guilty to giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death.
Maryland may get $90M in Purdue Pharma opioid deal
Maryland could get $90M from a $7.4B Purdue Pharma settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, pending approval from a bankruptcy court.
‘Failure to act has cost lives’: MD lawmakers target tranquilizers associated with overdose deaths
A bipartisan group of Maryland lawmakers is attempting to restrict the distribution of two veterinary tranquilizers.
Senators question FDA on work with opioid maker consultant
Several U.S. senators are questioning the Food and Drug Administration’s work with a consulting firm that helped businesses sell prescription painkillers during the nation's overdose crisis.
Appeals court reverses manslaughter conviction in fatal overdose case
The Court of Special Appeals on Friday reversed an involuntary manslaughter conviction for a man who sold heroin to a friend who later overdosed, finding there was no evidence that […]
