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Montgomery County is seeing an increase in the number of heroin-related deaths around the county. But there is help and hope for those struggling with this serious addiction. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has more from the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville. Governor-elect Larry Hogan said one of the first things he will do after he’s […]

It’s Friday!  Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has released his recommended 2016 Capital Budget and proposed amendments to the CIP. 2. The latest episode of County Report This Week begins with an update on the Silver Spring Transit Center. Watch the […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Meghan Westwood, the executive director of the 60-bed Avery Road Treatment Center, tells us that the facility does not often turn people away. Take a look:   Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Meghan Westwood, the executive director of the Avery Road Treatment Center, tells us about the heroin on the streets today and how it hooks its users. Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Meghan Westwood, the executive director of the Avery Road Treatment Center, tells us that heroin addicted patient admissions are up significantly at the Avery Road Treatment Center and she said heroin related overdoses are way up across the county. Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Meghan Westwood, executive director of the Avery Road Treatment Center, tells us how the admission process works. Related:

As the Maryland General Assembly heads into session in Annapolis Jan. 14, Governor-elect Larry Hogan has said he plans to put resources statewide into battling what he has called a “heroin epidemic.” Montgomery County Police Capt. Darren Francke spoke to MyMCMedia about the incidences of heroin use in Montgomery County. Francke said the county is […]

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy and Governor-elect Larry Hogan talk about the growing issue of heroin use in the state and in Montgomery County. Hogan pledges to issue a state of emergency to deal with the issue. County Report This Week’s Sonya Burke has this report.

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports about Governor-elect Larry Hogan’s recent visit to Montgomery County, the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County, a visit to Montgomery College by two of President Obama’s cabinet secretaries, an award ceremony for some County employees and much more.

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Heroin is a growing problem in Montgomery County, according to State’s Attorney John McCarthy. Governor-elect Larry Hogan said he plans to declare a heroin emergency once he is sworn into office. 2. County officials are reminding residents to look out for each […]