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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

BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore

… in West Baltimore December 12, 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 05, 2021
November 05, 2021

Workplace Community Engagement Training

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Join DEA El Paso and CADCA for our 90-minute Virtual 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. Date: November 5, 2021 Time: 9:30AM - 11:00AM MST Register for the event...
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
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 …
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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

Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

… and Health Care Fraud Scheme November 19, 2025 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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Recruitment
October 06, 2022
October 06, 2022

Wartburg College Career and Internship Showcase

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Waverly, IA
Join DEA recruiters at the Wartburg College Career and Internship Showcase Thursday, October 6, beginning at 11:30 a.m. We’re looking for people with different skill sets, but all with the same mind set – to keep drugs out of our communities. Careers with DEA include agents, diversion investigators, forensic scientists...
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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Prolific Fentanyl Distributor in Greater Seattle Area Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

… Sentenced to Six Years in Prison January 26, 2026 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… Prevention and Awareness Day August 19, 2022 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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“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 announces enhanced tool for registered drug manufacturers and distributors to combat opioid crisis

… to combat opioid crisis February 26, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …   In February 2018, DEA launched a new tool in its ARCOS Online Reporting System to assist drug manufacturers and …
PRESS RELEASE

Three Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Distribute Almost $8 Million in Prescription Diet Drugs

… in Prescription Diet Drugs June 13, 2008 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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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

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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl Linked to Two Fatal Overdoses

… Fentanyl Linked to Two Fatal Overdoses 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 …
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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Prevention with a purpose

January 01, 2020
… among college students. Strategic Planning Guide (Final-Online) (1)_0.pdf On …
January 01, 2020
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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
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
GENERAL INFORMATION

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
PRESS RELEASE

Three Large Fentanyl Packing Mills Dismantled in the Bronx and Manhattan: Up to 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Two Guns Seized

… of Fentanyl and Two Guns Seized April 10, 2026 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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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
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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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
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Community Event
February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Fact of Fake Series

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (EST)
Omaha, NE
Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Federation of Omaha are proud to bring in presenters from the Set Me Free Project and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for an informative lecture series open to middle school students, high school students and parents. Talks on each topic will be offered at...
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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...