PRESS RELEASE

DEA proposes process to expand marijuana research in the United States

March 20, 2020
… growers and a larger, more diverse variety of marijuana available for research. The new regulations will enable DEA … marijuana for research. The Federal Register Notice is available to review here . # # # Marijuana (Cannabis) On …
March 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces improvements to medication assisted treatment

February 26, 2020
… Twice Domestic Improved access will benefit rural areas with limited treatment options WASHINGTON – The Drug … treatment, especially in rural areas where those suffering with opioid use disorder may have limited treatment options. … is committed to ensuring that these tools and resources are available to everyone, especially in rural areas where …
February 26, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

151 Arrested In DEA-Led Investigation Of Synthetic Drug Rings

October 15, 2015
… Homeland Security (HSI), Customs and Border (CBP), along with other federal, state, and local law enforcement today … for the partnership of HSI and CBP on this operation.” "The availability and illicit marketing of synthetic drugs … B-roll from Project Synergy (May 2014) is available at: http://dvidshub.net/r/ff5tjb Previous B-roll …
October 15, 2015
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Community Event
February 25, 2021
February 25, 2021

DEA Washington Outreach Program & Community Resources Webinar (VACSB)

1:00 AM - 1:30 AM (EST)
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The DEA Washington Division is hosting a 30-minute webinar on DEA Outreach Program and Community Resources. This webinar will include an overview of Prevention digital resources available for health and prevention professionals, youth, parents, caregivers, educators, and businesses with information related to preventing controlled substances use and misuse. This event...
PRESS RELEASE

Spice In The City: New York DEA Leads Huge Attack Against Synthetic Drug Traffickers

September 16, 2015
… Spice In The City: New York DEA Leads Huge Attack Against Synthetic Drug Traffickers … form from China to the United States via commercial delivery services.  After the chemical compounds arrived in … from the Organization’s manufacturers, prepared them for delivery, and organized their distribution to retail sellers …
September 16, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

March 28, 2025
… and personal lives. Contact Us EAP Help-Line: 800 275-7460 Available 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST (and 24 hours a day for …
March 28, 2025
DOCUMENT

DEA Applauds the Repeal of the X-Waiver

January 17, 2023
DEA Administrator Remarks
… medication for opioid use disorder to be readily and safely available to anyone in the country who needs it. DEA …
January 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

High Desert Doctor Arrested on Federal Narcotics Charges

August 16, 2021
… act outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose.” The controlled … in which Malikian prescribed controlled substances without a medical purpose after seven telemedicine … controlled substances to patients upon request, and does so without obtaining a patient’s medical history or conducting …
August 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Last Defendant in Missouri/Oklahoma Drug Ring Sentenced to 22 Years

November 14, 2023
… Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 22 years in federal prison without parole. On Feb. 22, 2022, Johnson pleaded guilty to … sentenced on Oct. 17, 2022, to 20 years in federal prison without parole. Rita M Glasgow, 33, of Joplin, Mo., was … sentenced on June 8, 2023, to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Joshua T. Davenport, 42, of Miami, Oklahoma, …
November 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Springfield Man Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy

March 01, 2022
… Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 13 years in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 1, 2021, Terrell pleaded guilty to … on Nov. 30, 2021, to seven years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to her role in the … sentenced on Jan. 6, 2022, to six years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to his role in the …
March 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

4th of 9 Defendants Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Conspiracy

September 08, 2021
… Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. On Oct. 31, 2019, Clayton pleaded guilty to … 5, 2021. Ingram was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole. Holmes was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Tinker was sentenced to 10 years in federal …
September 08, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Jury finds podiatrist guilty of operating pill mill

June 12, 2019
… of her office manager, she prescribed addictive opioids without any legitimate medical need, turning her … recklessly prescribed very powerful and addictive opioids without any regard for the devastating effects they would … to prescribe large volumes of controlled substances without a legitimate medical need and outside the scope of …
June 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor Convicted of Illegally Prescribing Opioids to Patients

November 19, 2021
… 6, 2018, and March 13, 2019, Kemprud prescribed opioids without determining the patients’ medical and prescription histories, without conducting a proper medical examination, without confirming the legitimacy of the patients’ …
November 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Tufts Medical Center & Local Pharmacy Chain Settle Alleged Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

September 20, 2016
… inspections of the hospital for the next three years without a warrant.  Upon learning of the violations of the … a high potential for abuse and are extremely addictive, without a valid prescription from a physician,” said DEA SAC … Apothecary in Canton dispensed Schedule II medications without a signed prescription on more than 2,000 occasions …
September 20, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Houston Doctor And Pharmacist Guilty In Pill Distribution Network Dispensed Approximately 1.6 Million Dosage Units Of Oxycodone In A Two-year-period

February 14, 2017
… were told they could obtain a new prescription in 30 days without an office visit as long as the patient sent a money … were also told they could obtain a third prescription without an office visit as long as they again sent the … Evans signing off on prescriptions the nurse wrote without any examination or questioning of the patient. The …
February 14, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-Led Investigation Results In Sentencing Of Two In Major Missouri Methamphetamine Trafficking Operation

June 30, 2017
… was sentenced to 11 years and six months in federal prison without parole. Stienbarger was sentenced to four years and four months in federal prison without parole. Beginning in 2012, the DEA, with the … sentenced on May 31, 2017, to 21 years in federal prison without parole. Heredia pleaded guilty in a separate case …
June 30, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 45 Months Imprisonment for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

March 13, 2023
… this case demonstrates, we will continue to leverage all available methods of detection available to stop the stream of deadly fentanyl into New …
March 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

September 28, 2023
… and methamphetamine are more accessible and more widely available than ever before; anyone with a smart phone is a … Opening remarks from the Family Summit on Fentanyl are available here . For more information on the Family Summit …
September 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Extended Hours for the Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit

August 17, 2023
… times more potent than morphine. It is inexpensive, widely available, highly addictive, and comes in a variety of … including the One Pill Can Kill partner toolkit, are available at DEA.gov/onepill . For more information about …
August 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Finalizes Measures to Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment

June 28, 2021
… Improved access will benefit rural and underserved areas with limited treatment options WASHINGTON – The Drug … all the tools at our disposal to make treatment options available to anyone in need of them, anywhere in the … substances. For more information, the final rule is available on the Federal Register . # # # Outreach/Drug …
June 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA installs drug collection box in Louisville federal building

February 13, 2020
… announced that a prescription drug collection box is now available in the lobby of the Mazzoli Federal Building, … collection box in a federal building nationwide and it’s available to the public. “Keeping prescription drugs out of …
February 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Joins with Families Across the Country to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl

November 18, 2022
… information on national drug threats and resources available to enhance local prevention efforts. If you are … and submit it to familyoutreach@dea.gov . DEA has resources available to help parents and care givers talk to kids about …
November 18, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 14, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to April 30 collection sites. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… Complete results for DEA’s April 2021 Take Back Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available on Flicker.  Off …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… Complete results for DEA’s April 2021 Take Back Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available on Flickr. Off …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA proposes to control three precursor chemicals used to illicitly manufacture deadly fentanyl

September 17, 2019
… Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – In an effort to reduce the availability of deadly illegal fentanyl in America, the U.S. … of overdose deaths in the United States. Provisional data available from the Centers for Disease Control and …
September 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey Residents Add To Record Number Of Unused Pills Collected During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 07, 2018
… continue to play an active part in helping to reduce the available supply of prescription pain medications from their … Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . DEA’s next Prescription …
May 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey Residents Turn In More Than 14,000 Pounds Of Unused And Unwanted Prescription Drugs

November 07, 2017
… residents of New Jersey have played a role in removing the available supply of prescription narcotics from their … crisis. Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . DEA’s next Prescription …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Reduces Amount Of Opioid Controlled Substances To Be Manufactured In 2017

October 04, 2016
… a being published in the Federal Register tomorrow and available for public inspection today.  A handful of … that have a potential for abuse, while limiting the amounts available to prevent diversion.  DEA establishes APQs for …
October 04, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

- Media Advisory-

October 18, 2011
… to attend the morning session ending with a brief press availability session by principles. Press availability will run from 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. Where: - …
October 18, 2011