GENERAL INFORMATION

Special Agent

January 16, 2025
… Special Agent Special Agent Join the DEA and make a difference in the safety and … If you have questions about being a Special Agent, please contact your local Special Agent Recruiter . Do You have …
January 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two Charged And Two Sentenced In Scheme To Sell Narcotics On Dark Web

… In Scheme To Sell Narcotics On Dark Web May 11, 2017 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and FDA warn website operators illegally offering opioids for sale

… and FDA warn website operators illegally offering opioids for sale September 30, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Methadone

January 22, 2025
Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) narcotic, prescribed as Methadose® and Dolphine®. Methadone is available as a tablet, oral solution, or injectable liquid. As of January 1, 2008, manufacturers of methadone hydrochloride tablets 40 mg (dispersible) have voluntarily agreed to restrict distribution of this formulation to only those facilities authorized for...
January 22, 2025
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Drugs of Concern

DXM

January 21, 2025
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen), antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine), decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), and/ or expectorants (e.g., guaifenesin).
January 21, 2025
STORY

A Message From DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

October 06, 2023
… is deadlier and more pervasive than ever before.  When I joined DEA in 2021, DEA laboratory testing indicated 4 out … second annual National Family Summit on Fentanyl.  We were joined by almost 150 families who have lost loved ones.  I …
October 06, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 04, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 … States https://www.instagram.com/deaatlantadiv/ Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 25th

… Day On Saturday, April 25th April 03, 2026 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 571-387-5079 Steffan … Centennial Denver , CO 80112 United States Rocky Mountain Contacts Rocky Mountain Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Federal Court Sentences Foreign National Drug Trafficker Who Moved Thousands of Kilograms of Cocaine

… Thousands of Kilograms of Cocaine April 01, 2026 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) 362-1498 … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Hallucinogen

Peyote And Mescaline

January 25, 2025
Peyote is a small, spineless cactus. The active ingredient in peyote is the hallucinogen mescaline.
January 25, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Salvia Divinorum

January 25, 2025
Salvia divinorum is a perennial herb in the mint family that is abused for its hallucinogenic effects.
January 25, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Psilocybin

January 25, 2025
Psilocybin comes from certain types of psilocybe mushrooms. Psilocybin is metabolized in the body to the active drug psilocyn, also present in many of the same mushrooms.
January 25, 2025
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Drugs of Concern

Kratom

January 22, 2025
Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine). These leaves are...
January 22, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Ketamine

January 22, 2025
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects. Ketamine distorts the perception of sight and sound and makes the user feel disconnected and not in control. It is referred to as a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” because it makes patients feel detached from their pain and environment. Ketamine can...
January 22, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Headquarters News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Day Start Coming In September 15, 2010 Over 3,400 sites join DEA Nationwide Effort to Take-Back Prescription Drugs … Seeds Across the Border September 9, 2010 Over 2,700 Sites Join DEA Nationwide to Take-Back Prescription Drugs on Sept. …
July 15, 2021
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Depressants

GHB - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

August 21, 2025
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is another name for the generic drug sodium oxybate. Xyrem® (which is sodium oxybate) is the trade name of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication. Xyrem® is approved as a treatment to improve daytime sleepiness and muscle weakness with narcolepsy (a disorder marked by sudden...
August 21, 2025
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Inhalant

Inhalants

February 19, 2025
Inhalants are invisible, volatile substances found in common household products that produce chemical vapors that are inhaled to induce psychoactive or mind-altering effects.
February 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two defendants arrested for distribution of controlled substances through sham internet pharmacy

… through sham internet pharmacy July 09, 2018 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Synthetic Opioids

Synthetic Opioids

January 25, 2025
Synthetic opioids are substances that are synthesized in a laboratory and that act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids (e.g., morphine and codeine) to produce analgesic (pain relief) effects. In contrast, natural opioids are naturally occurring substances extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of...
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

… Family Summit on Fentanyl October 13, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
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Community Event
May 09, 2023
May 09, 2023

Lunch & Learn: Facts About Fentanyl

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
Overland Park, KS
Learn about the changing drug landscape and how illicit fentanyl in fake prescription pills is the driving force behind hardships and loss among the Kansas City community. Obtain the latest facts about fentanyl, how to identify an opioid overdose, and what you can do for a loved one at risk...
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Athletes and Opioids Poster

February 19, 2019
… around misusing pain pills. Athletes and Opioids Poster (Online) (508).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
February 19, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

Phoenix News 2007

July 15, 2021
… 2007 DEA Kicks-Off Red Ribbon Campaign October 12, 2007 DEA Joins AZ DPS and Other Local and Federal Law Enforcement In … Announces New Phoenix Division Chief August 23, 2007 DEA Joins City of Phoenix to Unveil Resource Guide to Accompany …
July 15, 2021
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Heroin

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin.” Often “cut” with other drugs or...
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Admit Selling Anabolic Steroids

… Admit Selling Anabolic Steroids December 05, 2024 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 … 16th Street St. Louis , MO 63103 United States St. Louis Contacts St. Louis Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Powerful Stories and Connections During DEA Washington Division’s 3rd Family Summit on Fentanyl

… 3rd Family Summit on Fentanyl June 24, 2024 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
PRESS RELEASE

Nutritional Supplement Chain Reaches Settlement In Connection With Drug Diversion

… Connection With Drug Diversion January 29, 2015 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen … Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Depressants

Barbiturates

January 21, 2025
Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®.
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Inside The Golden Triangle

… Inside The Golden Triangle October 01, 2012 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Please join the DEA Museum for the second lecture of the Fall 2012 lecture series. …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Implements Ecommerce Outreach Program to Combat Counterfeit Drug Production

… Combat Counterfeit Drug Production August 04, 2020 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) 362-1498 … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …