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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 …
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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 Brian … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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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
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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
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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...
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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

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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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
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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
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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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. …
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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 …
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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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Narcotics (Opioids)

Oxycodone

January 24, 2025
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

St. Paul Man Sentenced In Large Drug-Trafficking Operation

… 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 …
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Steroids

Steroids

January 25, 2025
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
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Fentanyl

April 01, 2026
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.
April 01, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 06, 2024 WASHINGTON – DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public …
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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 Brian … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Diversion Investigator

December 16, 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 …
December 16, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Hallucinogens

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

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

… Pills On The Internet September 06, 2017 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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Designer Drugs

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
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
PRESS RELEASE

Three Arrested In Connection With Pharmacy Forgery Ring

… 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 …
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Cannabis

Marijuana

January 22, 2025
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
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Hallucinogen

LSD

January 22, 2025
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