DALLAS, TX – On October 24, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and more than 4,200 law enforcement partners collected 645,636 pounds of unused medications as part of ongoing efforts to prevent drug misuse. This event marked DEA’s 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day with 4,212 collection sites nationwide...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Edward Shadid, MD (“Dr. Shadid”), paid $110,000 to settle civil penalty claims stemming from allegations that he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (“Act”) and its regulations. Recordkeeping is a vital part of managing controlled substances. Complete and accurate records help...

DALLAS, TX – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide. The Dallas Field Division has over 150 locations in North Texas and Oklahoma. Twice a year...