DRUG FACT SHEET

Synthetic Opioids

January 25, 2025
Synthetic Opioids
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
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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Community Event
May 09, 2023
May 09, 2023

Lunch & Learn: Facts About Fentanyl

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (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...
DRUG FACT SHEET

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin
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
DRUG FACT SHEET

Barbiturates

January 21, 2025
Depressants
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

October 01, 2012
… 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. …
October 01, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

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

July 09, 2018
… through sham internet pharmacy July 09, 2018 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
July 09, 2018
DOCUMENT

Athletes and Opioids Poster

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

St. Paul Man Sentenced In Large Drug-Trafficking Operation

November 26, 2012
… Large Drug-Trafficking Operation November 26, 2012 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis … Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL 60604-1745 United States Chicago Contacts Chicago Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
November 26, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

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

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 06, 2024
… National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 06, 2024 WASHINGTON – DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public …
May 06, 2024
DRUG FACT SHEET

Oxycodone

January 24, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic and historically has been a popular drug of abuse among the narcotic abusing population.
January 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Admit Selling Anabolic Steroids

December 05, 2024
… 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 …
December 05, 2024
DRUG FACT SHEET

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Steroids
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Nutritional Supplement Chain Reaches Settlement In Connection With Drug Diversion

January 29, 2015
… Connection With Drug Diversion January 29, 2015 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen … St Room E-400 Boston , MA 02203 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local …
January 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Powerful Stories and Connections During DEA Washington Division’s 3rd Family Summit on Fentanyl

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

Hallucinogens

August 21, 2025
Hallucinogen
Hallucinogens are among the oldest known group of drugs used for their ability to alter human perception and mood.
August 21, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Diversion Investigator

January 22, 2025
… should be 20/40 (uncorrected or corrected with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be … Policy, please see the DEA Employment Eligibility page .  How do I apply? Applications for Diversion Investigator … an application on USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/ When finished with your application and …
January 22, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
Designer Drugs
Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are designed to mimic effects similar to those produced by cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). These substances are often marketed as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” “plant food,”...
January 21, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Fentanyl

November 24, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
November 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Illegally Selling Millions Of Prescription Pills On The Internet

September 06, 2017
… Pills On The Internet September 06, 2017 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
September 06, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Three Arrested In Connection With Pharmacy Forgery Ring

October 20, 2016
… With Pharmacy Forgery Ring October 20, 2016 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 … Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA 98104 United States Seattle Contacts Seattle Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
October 20, 2016
DRUG FACT SHEET

Marijuana

January 22, 2025
Cannabis
Mind-altering psychoactive drug. Dry, shredded, green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the cannabis sativa plant. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect. Addictive.
January 22, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

LSD

January 22, 2025
Hallucinogen
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent hallucinogen that has a high potential for abuse and currently has no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
January 22, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Methamphetamine
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
STORY

The Overdose Crisis Continues

August 24, 2021
Methamphetamine
… it’s been flooding Virginia and bringing major problems to neighborhoods across the Commonwealth. DEA Washington … decongestant, pseudoephedrine) was restricted. Now, however DEA Washington and other law enforcement agencies …
August 24, 2021
DRUG FACT SHEET

Rohypnol

January 25, 2025
Depressants
Rohypnol® is a trade name for flunitrazepam, a CNS depressant that belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Flunitrazepam is also marketed as generic preparations and other trade name products outside of the United States. Like other benzodiazepines, Rohypnol® produces sedative-hypnotic, anti-anxiety, and muscle relaxant effects. This drug...
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Johnson City Doctor Pleads Guilty: Failure To Keep Drug Records/ Making False Statements To Drug Enforcement Administration

March 24, 2011
… To Drug Enforcement Administration March 24, 2011 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 … Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
March 24, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Florida Pharmacist And Web Site Operator Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs

January 30, 2013
… Prescription Drugs January 30, 2013 Philadelphia Contact Info Contact Us (215) 861-3474 (215) 861-3474 Media … 10224 Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States Philadelphia Contacts Philadelphia Operation Engage Philadelphia …
January 30, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION

Diversion Investigator Careers

January 22, 2025
… series position within the DEA. Diversion Investigators enforce the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Chemical … should be 20/40 (uncorrected or corrected with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be … Investigation, and comply with DEA's Drug Policy. How do I apply? Applications for Diversion Investigator …
January 22, 2025