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Pain Management Doctor And Clinic Administrator Indicted On 130 Counts In Major Prescription Drug Investigation

… Chirban’s ex-wife and then office administrator, a non-medical provider-with the knowledge and agreement of Angelo … and hired individuals to fraudulently complete medical charts after-the-fact for patients to whom Marilyn …

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Owners And Employees Of Local Pain Clinic Indicted For Illegal Prescription Drug Distribution

… course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. A total of 15 felony counts were filed … to investigate and prosecute these type of illegal medical practices and prevent controlled substances from …

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Alleged Dealer Indicted For Manslaughter In Fatal Overdose Case; Six Suspects Charged As Operating As A Major Trafficker

… man who fatally overdosed on the morning of May 18. The Medical Examiner has reported the victim’s death was caused … to be the most potent opioid available for use in medical treatment and is potentially lethal at very low …

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Prescription Drugs - Now The Most Commonly Abused Drugs Among Young Teens

… properly and safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medications, getting them out of reach of those who are not … school aged children affected by the abuse of prescription medications is cause for concern and heightened awareness. …

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Former Police Officer & Tech Worker Sentenced In Illegal Online Pharmacy Scheme

… charged as much as 10 times the usual price for the medications. The conspirators laundered the proceeds of … out the door to customers. He is being evaluated for a medical condition that could impact his ability to …

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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” In St. Louis To Address Heroin, Prescription Drugs And Violent Crime

… and push for responsible prescribing and use of these medications throughout the medical community. Change attitudes - through community …

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Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distribution Of Oxycodone

… Courthouse in Central Islip. “Instead of providing needed medical services to his community, Dr. Jacobson directly … serve as a warning to those who would violate their oath as medical professionals to do no harm: if you illegally …

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Worldwide Drug Trafficker Sentenced

… controlled substances through the websites were Shama Medical Store in Karachi, Pakistan and Good Luck Trading … represents a major safety threat for consumers who buy medications online. HSI will continue to work closely with …

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Riverhead Physician Assistant Arrested For Conspiracy To Illegally Prescribe Oxycodone

… distribute oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain medication. Also this morning, a search warrant was executed … and receiving large quantities of cash at his Riverhead medical office for prior illegal sales. Troyan was receiving …

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Guilty Plea For Accessory To Cocaine Overdose Death

… her, or explain what had happened to her and why she needed medical assistance. Emergency Medical (“EMTs”) responded and found Individual-1 …

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Community Event

April 12, 2026

Youth and Family Services' Kids Fair

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Rapid City, SD

Join DEA at the Youth and Family Services' Kids Fair at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota. Members of DEA will host a resource table at the two-day event with drug education and prevention information available for both adults and children. Kids can earn their Junior Special Agent badge...

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Community Event

April 11, 2026

Youth and Family Services' Kids Fair

4:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Rapid City, SD

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Community Event

April 07, 2026

The Risks Are Real: The Truth About Fentanyl & Fake Pills

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)

A National Virtual School Assembly Date: April 7, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm ET Where: Virtual Event Broadcast live from Nashville, TN — site of the Rx Summit! Attention Middle & High School Educators! Join classrooms nationwide for a powerful, FREE, one-hour virtual program designed to educate students about the...

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DEA Atlanta Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… fentanyl into counterfeit pills that look like prescription medications – such as oxycodone, Xanax, and Percocet – as … had no idea they were even taking it. The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. The Faces of Fentanyl memorial …

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North Hollywood Drug Dealer Who Sold Ketamine that Killed Actor Matthew Perry Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

… of distribution of ketamine. He surrendered his California medical license in September 2025. Plasencia repeatedly sold … personal assistant was administering the drug without medical training or supervision. Mark Chavez, 55, of San … who then distributed it to Perry. Chavez surrendered his medical license in November 2024. Iwamasa and Fleming are …

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DEA New York and NYC’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor Seize Record Amounts of Fentanyl-Laced, Fake Prescription Pills and Fentanyl Powder During 2022

… These pills are made to look identical to real prescription medications—including OxyContin®, Percocet®, and Xanax®—but … pill bought on social media is safe. The only safe medications are ones prescribed directly to you by a trusted medical professional and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. …

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Fentanyl Overdose Response

January 22, 2025

… overdose, are: Naloxone (NARCAN) that was used by Emergency Medical Services or responding officers. NARCAN in the …

January 22, 2025

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DEA and NFL Alumni Health Team Up on Football’s Biggest Stage to Tackle the Fentanyl Crisis

… into counterfeit pills designed to look like prescription medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and Adderall. … milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly and that the only safe medications are those prescribed to you by a trusted doctor …

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Second Largest Border Meth Bust in History on Southern Border

… with a tractor-trailer shipment that was manifested as medical supplies. The officer referred the driver, truck, … shipment and discovered 1,816 packages comingled with the medical supplies that primarily contained clear plastic …

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DEA to accept vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… and safe way to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medications. This year, we are taking it a step further by … 6,000 tons) of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications through its Take Back Day events. DEA is …

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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United … to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medications.” “This event is a safe and convenient way for …

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Westchester Felon Charged with Distributing Fentanyl That Killed a Man and Illegally Possessing Ammunition

… seat with his foot on the pedal. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office, which is part of the Westchester … between a law enforcement officer and a member of the Medical Examiner’s office, the victim had lethal levels of …

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Two people arrested and charged with selling heroin which may have led to the deaths of two individuals

… and cocaine. On February 11, 2020, the Erie County Medical Examiner's Office issued a death certificate listing … and transported S.L. to St. Joseph's Hospital. Medical personnel ultimately pronounced S.L. dead. The …

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