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DEA Washington Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… encouraging residents to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a gateway to addiction … the only safe medications are ones prescribed by a trusted medical professional and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. …
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In a Landmark Ruling, Mexican Court Upholds U.S. Forfeiture Order Authorizing Seizure of Drug Cartel Leader’s Real Estate

… involved in the transportation of multi-ton quantities of marijuana, multi-kilogram quantities of methamphetamine and …
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St. Louis Man Sentenced to 10+ Years in Prison for Fentanyl, Guns

… Department officers found a Glock .40-caliber pistol, marijuana and fentanyl in a Chevrolet Malibu that Armstrong …
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South Florida Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Dispensing Narcotics

… learned that Lubetsky prescribed large doses of opioid pain medication that were not supported by any demonstrable medical need and were therefore without any legal basis.  An expert medical witness called by the government testified that …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a gateway to addiction NEW … the only safe medications are ones prescribed by a trusted medical professional and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. …
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State lawmaker indicted for stem cell fraud scheme, illegally distributing prescription drugs

… as an assistant physician, operates three Ozark Valley Medical Clinic locations in Springfield, Ozark, and Branson, … who knowingly abuse their power by prescribing medications, without ensuring they are for legitimate …
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Leader Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Involving Attempted Murder and Drug Trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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El Cajon “Pill Mill” Doctor Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Causing the Illegal Distribution of Opioids

… for causing the illegal distribution of an opioid pain medication commonly known as Norco or Vicodin. Salerno, whose medical practice was located on El Cajon Boulevard, pleaded … practice. “While the vast majority of doctors prescribe medications in compliance with federal laws, there will …
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New Jersey Pharmacy Admits Illegal Distribution of Prescription Opioids and Kickback Scheme

… that sent controlled substances and other prescription medications to patients via mail throughout the United … dangerous transmucosal immediate release fentanyl (TIRF) medications. Dunn Meadow had contracts with and received … that the prescriptions were not written for a legitimate medical purpose. Dunn Meadow knowingly filled prescriptions …
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Passaic County Doctor Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

… with conspiring to distribute opioids without a legitimate medical reason, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug … course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose. Ferraro made an initial appearance today … in a conspiracy to prescribe oxycodone, an opioid pain medication, to individuals who posed as patients, but whom …
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Jefferson City Man Charged with Heroin Trafficking

… of Bell’s car. Officers searched the vehicle and found a marijuana blunt and a Glock 9mm handgun. Officers also …
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DEA Releases 2015 Drug Threat Assessment: Heroin And Painkiller Abuse Continue To Concern

… primary suppliers of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. These groups are responsible for much of the …
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations … public may now use drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance …
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Three Convicted for Fraudulently Billing Over $8 Million to Medicare and Medicaid Through Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics in Kentucky

… and London, Kentucky. As part of his role as KAC’s medical director, Alzadon prescribed Suboxone, a controlled … health programs like Medicare and Medicaid for medical services that were not performed or were falsely …
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Doctor and Office Manager Indicted in Scheme to Defraud Medicare, Manufacture and Distribute Fentanyl

… fentanyl citrate into vials, in a room at Smith’s principal medical practice, San Diego Comprehensive Pain Management … quantities of fentanyl, prescribing unnecessary oral opioid medications in conjunction with pain-pump medication, and …
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Owner and Employees of Alleged Pill Mill Facing Federal Indictment

… Joyce Shawanda Edwards owned and operated Personal Touch Medical Spa, LLP (“PTMS”), formerly known as Holistic Health and Wellness Medical Spa LLP, a purported “pain management” clinic …
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Convicted Felon on Supervised Release Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charge

… recovered quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine, and marijuana, a digital scale, $2,900 in cash, a Rolex watch …
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Wisconsin Doctor Sentenced to 18 Months’ Imprisonment for Drug Crimes

… opiates, for years, in a manner outside of a professional medical practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose. At sentencing, the United States requested …
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Top Lieutenant and Head of Security for Rafael Caro Quintero Extradited from Mexico to Face Narcotics Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… from February 2015 through June 2018 and an international marijuana distribution conspiracy from January 1980 through …
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FL Man Who Allegedly Commandeered E-Prescribing Privileges of Doctors Charged with Criminal Sale

… Degree (a B felony), Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication and Prescriptions in the Second Degree (a D … felony) and 15 counts of Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication and Prescriptions in the Fourth Degree (an A …
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Joplin, Webb City Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Illegal Firearms

… aggravated fleeing from law enforcement, possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver, and possession of a …
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Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charge

… residue, 207 grams of cocaine, approximately 33 grams of marijuana, and $12,000 in United States currency. The plea …
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8-Time Felon Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… convicted of felonies including dealing cocaine and marijuana, resisting law enforcement, and firearms offenses. …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country.  Denver Field Division … and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the home,” said DEA Acting …
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New Hampshire Doctor Indicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Benzodiazepines

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … as relevant based upon the facts of the particular case. Medications obtained illicitly are very dangerous as they …
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10-Time Felon from Indianapolis Sentenced to 12 Years for Meth Trafficking

… approached Lowe’s vehicle, he noticed the smell of burnt marijuana. A police K9 was called in to perform a narcotics …
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Federal health care fraud takedown in Northeastern U.S. results in 54 defendants charged and convicted

… claims made to federal payers, including 15 doctors or medical professionals, and 24 defendants are charged for … pharmacies improperly, to mis-prescribing unnecessary medications, to tricking patients – often the elderly or …
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Final Defendants Convicted in Complex, 20-Person Federal Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

… of methamphetamine, six ounces of cocaine and 30 pounds of marijuana were seized. As of today, the other 18 defendants …
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Operation Avalanche

… to Medicaid, Medicare. Indicted on Nearly 500 Counts: 7 Medical Practitioners, Former New York State Assemblyman … diagnostic tests, the great majority of which were medically unnecessary. The Office of the Inspector General, …
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Bathroom Shower No Place to Hide for Meth Trafficker Who Pleads Guilty

… in the laundry room and approximately 576 grams of packaged marijuana in the bedroom. According to court documents, …