The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a 2018 Suicide Fact Sheet defining what is suicide, how big of a problem is it, what are the consequences and how can it be prevented.
Howard County Overdoses at 112
Howard County Police and Fire and Rescue Services responded to 7 non-fatal overdoses this past weekend. The 2018 year-to-date overdose count is 21 fatal and 91 non-fatal, for a total of 112. *In fatal cases, some deaths are pending autopsy results for opioids and/or other substances. Numbers may fluctuate. If you or someone you know in…
Howard County Overdoses Hit More Than 100 in 2018
As of this morning, Howard County Police report 2018 overdoses are now at 103. Year-to-Date (January 1 to June 4, 2018): Fatal Overdoses in Howard County: 20*Non-Fatal Overdoses in Howard County: 83 *In fatal cases, some deaths are pending autopsy results for opioids and/or other substances. Numbers may fluctuate. If you or someone you know…
Howard County Police and MD State Police Conducting DUI Patrols
According to a press release from the Howard County Police Department, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) patrols result in 10 arrests overnight. Police see improved results replacing traditional DUI checkpoints with increased patrols for impaired driving. The Howard County Police Department and the Maryland State Police conducted joint supplemental patrols as part of a grant-funded DUI…
1st Annual Howard County ROSC* Home Run for Recovery Softball Tournament
Go to bat for recovery in Howard County. Cheer for the Recovery and Agency teams as they race around the bases for fun and entertainment. Discover resources for hope and education about the disease of addiction. Food will be available. Open to the public at no cost. Saturday May 5th, 2018 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm…
Howard County 2018 Overdoses (thru April 4, 2018)
The Howard County Police Department Reported 2018 Year-To-Date Overdoses as of April 4: Fatal: 14* Non-Fatal: 59 *In fatal cases, some deaths are pending autopsy results for opioids and/or other substances. Numbers may fluctuate. If you or someone you know in Howard County needs help with an opioid or other drug issue, call 800-422-0009, 24-hours…
Howard County 2018 Overdoses (thru March 27)
The Howard County Police Department Reported 2018 Year-To-Date Overdoses as of March 27: Fatal: 11* Non-Fatal: 54 *In fatal cases, some deaths are pending autopsy results for opioids and/or other substances. Numbers may fluctuate. If you or someone you know in Howard County needs help with an opioid or other drug issue, call 800-422-0009, 24-hours…
Howard County 2017 Total Overdoses
*The Howard County Police Department Reported 2017 Calendar Year Overdoses: In fatal cases, some deaths are pending autopsy results for opioids and/or other substances. Numbers may fluctuate. In 2017, there were a total of 57* overdose deaths and 171 non-fatal overdoses in Howard County.
