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Fifth Defendant in Multi-Kilogram Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced

November 03, 2022
… of counterfeit prescription pills resembling legitimate pain medications, such as Oxycodone. In actuality, the pills …
November 03, 2022
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Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Prohibiting Tampa-Area Clinic from Distributing Opioids and Other Prescription Drugs

October 18, 2022
… Management Care Centers Inc., a Tarpon Springs, Florida, pain clinic, to unlawfully issue controlled substance …
October 18, 2022
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Justice Department Obtains Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Tampa-Area Physician from Writing Opioid Prescriptions

July 29, 2022
… substances prescriptions, or owning or supervising a pain clinic, and it also seeks civil penalties. “It is …
July 29, 2022
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our law …
October 20, 2020
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act

June 28, 2018
… that doctors prescribe less addictive and less powerful pain relievers before prescribing highly addictive drugs, …
June 28, 2018
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Eleven people charged In federal court with heroin and fentanyl trafficking in the Milwaukee area

January 16, 2020
… and arrest those individuals who profit from the pain and suffering of others,” said DEA Milwaukee District …
January 16, 2020
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Retired Cadott, Wisconsin physician to pay $70,000 to resolve controlled substances prescribing, recordkeeping violations

July 14, 2020
… The Board ordered Dr. Bowe to attend a Comprehensive Pain Board symposium, which he later completed. In 2017, DEA …
July 14, 2020
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our law …
October 20, 2020
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our law …
October 20, 2020
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Federal grand jury adds two new charges resulting in death against Carrizo Springs doctor

October 25, 2019
… necessary to justify the prescription of an opioid pain medication.   The superseding indictment also alleges …
October 25, 2019
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DEA In Springfield, Missouri Achieve Significant Prison Sentences For Two Recent Investigations

May 24, 2018
… willingly violate the law in order to profit off others pain.  They bring poison into our neighborhoods with no …
May 24, 2018
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Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Causing The Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients And Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

May 23, 2018
… professionals only to patients suffering from significant pain that is documented through medical exams, diagnostic …
May 23, 2018
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Two Kentucky Men Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Fentanyl Resulting In Death

November 12, 2015
… the drug user believes they are using heroin or narcotic pain pills because illicit fentanyl is often made to closely …
November 12, 2015
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DEA Louisville Announces 360 Degree Strategy

September 21, 2016
… physicians in dealing with both the epidemic of chronic pain and the epidemic of opioid addiction, abuse and death.” …
September 21, 2016
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33 Defendants Charged In Oxycodone Conspiracy

October 23, 2014
… top 10 states with the highest rate of non-medical use of pain relievers by 12-25 year olds since state estimates …
October 23, 2014
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Indictment Charges 9 Individuals With Obtaining Oxycodone In Fraudulent Prescription Scheme

September 25, 2015
… and throughout New England.  The diversion of prescription pain killers, in this case oxycodone, contributes to the …
September 25, 2015
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Former Ford Dealership Manager Pleads Guilty To Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

February 03, 2017
… of the co-defendants to Rand to obtain prescriptions for painkillers, some of which were prescribed and obtained for … For information on opioid overdose and how you can manage pain without prescription drugs, go to …
February 03, 2017
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DEA Releases 2016 Drug Threat Assessment: Fentanyl-related Overdose Deaths Rising At An Alarming Rate

December 06, 2016
… such as heroin and fentanyl - and diverted prescription pain pills - are killing people in this country at a …
December 06, 2016
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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
… distribute oxycodone, a highly addictive and highly abused pain medication. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opiate which …
February 14, 2017
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DEA Releases New Rules That Create Convenient But Safe And Secure Prescription Drug Disposal Options

September 08, 2014
… to opioids, a class of drug that includes prescription painkillers and heroin.  More than two-(70 percent) of people who misuse prescription painkillers for the first time report obtaining the drugs … daughter to an opioid overdose. No words can lessen their pain,” said Michael Botticelli, Acting Director of National …
September 08, 2014
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Lexington Doctor Guilty Of Fentanyl Distribution

October 24, 2016
… prescribed by doctors to help patients manage chronic pain symptoms. Those addicted to opiates often turn to …
October 24, 2016
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Pharmacist And A Pharmacy Technician Indicted For Conspiracy To Illegally Distribute Prescription Drugs

December 29, 2015
… that they conspired to illegally distribute opioid painkillers and other controlled substances.  A federal … nation in the number of per capita prescriptions for opioid painkillers,” Vance said. “Medically necessary use of painkillers is appropriate, but when a pharmacist violates …
December 29, 2015
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Workers Comp Manager Sentenced In High Profile Pill Mill Case

April 24, 2017
… with a workers compensation dispensary within Physicians Pain Specialists of Alabama -the clinic owned by Dr. Ruan …
April 24, 2017
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Nurse-Practitioner Sentenced In High Profile Pill Mill Case

April 24, 2017
… in nursing. Upon completion, Palmer was hired by Physicians Pain Specialists of Alabama which was co-owned and operated …
April 24, 2017
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Manhattan Doctor Charged With Writing Thousands Of Illegal Prescriptions

June 05, 2017
… narcotics. Tesher does not have any specialized training in pain management. In some cases, Tesher indicated that he …
June 05, 2017
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Merrick Doctor Arrested For The Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone To An Undercover Police Officer

October 08, 2014
… distributing oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain medication. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned …
October 08, 2014
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Eleven People Indicted For Conspiring To Traffic Oxycodone And Heroin In Boise

March 17, 2014
… “Many young Americans start out abusing opiate based pain killers then switch to a cheaper and deadly …
March 17, 2014
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Drug Dealer Indicted For Distribution Of Fentanyl

May 19, 2016
… on seven counts of distributing , which is a very potent pain killer used in the medical profession.  According to …
May 19, 2016
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Long Island Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years’ Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Distribution Of Oxycodone

July 22, 2014
… distribution of oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain killer, in connection with prescriptions that he …
July 22, 2014
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Long Island Doctor Sentenced To Eight Years Of Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Distribution Of Oxycodone

October 02, 2014
… skills as a physician to ‘do no harm,’ Conway perpetuated pain and suffering, inundating our communities with a highly …
October 02, 2014