PRESS RELEASE

Former Daycare Director Sentenced in Large-Scale Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy July 23, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … https://www.instagram.com/deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Dominican citizen extradited to U.S. for drug trafficking through sham internet pharmacy

… sham internet pharmacy September 02, 2020 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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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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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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Statement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Done Global Inc.

June 14, 2024
… “The defendants in this case operated Done Global Inc., an online telehealth website that prescribed Adderall and other …
June 14, 2024
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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
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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
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and FDA shut down 44 websites advertising illegal vaping cartridges

… illegal vaping cartridges December 20, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … to advertise the sale of illicit THC vaping cartridges online, and by seizing these websites today, we are able to …
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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
STORY

“Trash Can” Drug Threat in Mid-Atlantic

August 13, 2021
… trend. What you should know about “trash cans” and how these plastic capsules, haphazardly packed with deadly … Other times, the vials contain a lethal dose of fentanyl. How big is the threat? Use of these “trash cans” has spread …
August 13, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New York to Host Family Summit on Fentanyl

… to Host Family Summit on Fentanyl May 31, 2024 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 … 99 10th Avenue New York , NY 10011 United States New York Contacts New York Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Two Drug Trafficking Co-Conspirators Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Terms

… to 15-Year Prison Terms August 07, 2025 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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Training
November 04, 2021
November 04, 2021

Workplace Community Engagement Training

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Albuquerque, NM
Join DEA El Paso and CADCA for our 2-Day Workplace Community Engagement Training. CADCA’s Workplace Engagement training is designed to help assist companies and other organizations to address problematic substance use and misuse in the workplace. Organizations, large and small, are looking at creating healthy, safe, and productive environments for...
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Training
September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021

Prevention Training: Youth Leadership Core Essentials Training

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EDT)
Join DEA Los Angeles and CADCA for our 3-Day Virtual Youth Leadership Core Essentials Training and 1-Day Photovoice. In the Core Essentials Course (CE), youth gain foundational knowledge and skills to become “change agents” within local communities while building youth and adult partnerships. Trainers, during this course, work to empower...
GENERAL INFORMATION

The History of Red Ribbon Week

March 28, 2025
… High School in Calexico, California in 1966, and in 1968 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine … officer, and an Imperial County Deputy Sheriff.  Kiki joined the Drug Enforcement Administration in June of 1974. …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Detroit Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Overseeing a Drug Trafficking Network

… a Drug Trafficking Network March 05, 2025 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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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

DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

… Telemedicine Flexibilities February 24, 2023 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … expansion of telemedicine with guardrails that prevent the online overprescribing of controlled medications that can …
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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 … Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Please join the DEA Museum for the second lecture of the Fall 2012 …
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Chesapeake Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Selling Counterfeit Pills that Caused High School Student’s Death

… High School Student’s Death July 30, 2025 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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Meth Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison Again, for More Than 17 Years

… Prison Again, for More Than 17 Years March 29, 2024 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 …
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Brevard County Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

… 16 Years for Fentanyl Distribution March 29, 2024 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 …
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Orange Park Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Over 5 Kilos of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute

… of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute March 29, 2024 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 …
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Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border

January 23, 2025
… into the United States, and raise public awareness about how just one pill can kill. We have transformed our vision … and Mexico with the precursor chemicals and scientific know-how necessary to make fentanyl.   The Drug Poisoning … in every state in the country.   Read Full Statement No No Show Title No …
January 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Drug Cartel Member Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Trafficking Hundreds of Kilos of Cocaine and Methamphetamine

… Cocaine and Methamphetamine February 21, 2025 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … Ruth Morales 213-604-2083 Ruth.M.Morales@dea.gov Division Contacts California Riverside - (951) 328-6000 Santa Ana - …
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Diversion Investigator

April 30, 2026
… 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application When finished with your application and …
April 30, 2026
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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

Arizona and Nevada Men Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Meth

… for Conspiring to Distribute Meth March 20, 2024 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 …