PRESS RELEASE

U.K. Defendant Sentenced For Illegal Chemical Distribution Via Internet

… Chemical Distribution Via Internet May 16, 2013 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-0582 Joshua … University Drive Phoenix , AZ 85034 United States Phoenix Contacts Phoenix Operation Engage Glendale Eliminating the …
STORY

Carfentanil: A Synthetic Opioid Unlike Any Other

May 14, 2025
… on the street.  Carfentanil is a chilling reminder of how the opioid epidemic continues to evolve and introduces new threats at an alarming pace.  …
May 14, 2025
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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 …
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Trucker Sentenced after Failed Attempt to Hide Cocaine with Urine

… to Hide Cocaine with Urine September 12, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… Prevention and Awareness Day August 20, 2024 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “We hope you will join us on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by …
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
STORY

DEA El Paso and Discovery Education Train Albuquerque Schools on DEA Award-Winning Curriculum

April 04, 2024
… who specialize in substance use disorders learned how to implement the curriculum in their classes using the … which sparked brainstorming ideas and questions about how to use the curriculum. “ One of the best things about …
April 04, 2024
DRUG FACT SHEET
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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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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

Career Offender is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… for Distributing Methamphetamine May 29, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 … Atlanta , GA 30341 United States deaatlantadiv/ Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Recruitment
March 01, 2023
March 01, 2023

University of Nebraska-Omaha Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EST)
Omaha, NE
Join DEA at the University of Nebraska-Omaha's Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 1. This fair allows employers to connect with students and alumni who are seeking internship opportunities and full-time positions in the field of Criminal Justice. Location: College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)...
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops

… Substances in Vape Shops September 25, 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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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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Physician Agrees to $190,731 Settlement Relating to Controlled Substances Act Claims

… to Controlled Substances Act Claims February 24, 2023 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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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 …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Albuquerque Office Partners with Bernalillo County to Host Free Training for Employers

… to Host Free Training for Employers June 28, 2023 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 … Drive Suite 2000 El Paso , TX 79912 United States El Paso Contacts El Paso Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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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

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
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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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

Vero Beach Resident Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

… Prison for Distributing Fentanyl June 12, 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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Virginia Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… and Firearms Charges August 21, 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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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

DEA-Led Investigation Of Mexican DTO Results In Charges Against 28

… DTO Results In Charges Against 28 April 28, 2017 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 … Drive Suite 2000 El Paso , TX 79912 United States El Paso Contacts El Paso Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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 St. Louis Division Safely Disposes of More Than 33,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 12, 2025 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Former Venezuelan Military Official Sentenced for Money Laundering and Bribery Scheme

… for Money Laundering and Bribery Scheme May 23, 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 …