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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America,  a … from our streets and prevents traffickers from fueling addiction, violence, and tragedy in our communities.” The …
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Extradited Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

… traffickers who poison our communities with dangerous and addictive drugs will be held accountable in a court of law. …
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Standard Operating Procedure for the Analysis of Suspected Natural and Synthetic Opioids

August 02, 2023
… for the Analysis of Suspected Natural and Synthetic Opioids Publication Forensics: Quality Management System … by the Drug Enforcement Administration. SOP_Analysis_opioids.pdf Forensics: Quality Management System Documents …
August 02, 2023
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Standard Operating Procedure for the Analysis of Suspected Natural and Synthetic Opioids

August 30, 2024
… for the Analysis of Suspected Natural and Synthetic Opioids Publication Forensics: Quality Management System …
August 30, 2024
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Registered nurse sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for stealing opioids from elderly patient

… nurse sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for stealing opioids from elderly patient November 27, 2019 Omaha Contact … States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald.   “Temptation and addiction plague all professions,” said U.S. Drug … and caused harm to a vulnerable victim only to feed his own addiction,” said U.S. Attorney MacDonald. “This sentence, …
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Aliviane Addiction Recovery Center Sponsors One Pill Can Kill Billboard Campaign in El Paso

July 06, 2022
… Aliviane Addiction Recovery Center Sponsors One Pill Can Kill … Campaign in El Paso July 06, 2022 Every year, Aliviane, (an addiction recovery center in El Paso) organizes an annual …
July 06, 2022
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Vermont Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

… Vermont Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids June 14, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us … in Vermont. These substances included pills containing opioids Tapentadol and Tramadol, as well as Carisoprodol, a …
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Media Advisory: DEA To Announce Comprehensive Strategy To Address Heroin, Opioid Abuse, And Violent Crime In Western PA

… DEA To Announce Comprehensive Strategy To Address Heroin, Opioid Abuse, And Violent Crime In Western PA November 06, … organizations and gangs fueling violence on the streets and addiction in communities.  The strategy will also include …
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

… DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit February 21, … Costs and Consequences explores the science behind drug addiction and the societal costs of illicit drug use …
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DEA to announce comprehensive strategy to address heroin, opioid crisis in the greater New Orleans area

… DEA to announce comprehensive strategy to address heroin, opioid crisis in the greater New Orleans area April 11, 2019 … Strategy, a comprehensive approach to address prescription opioid abuse, heroin use and violent crime.   A press … organizations and gangs fueling violence on the streets and addiction in communities. The strategy also includes …
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Updating the Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania

May 31, 2019
… Updating the Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania Publication Intelligence May … for the years 2015-2018 to assess the current prescription opioid threat in Pennsylvania. Analysis revealed that a … Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania_0.pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
May 31, 2019
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Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

… 15 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids January 13, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) … National Drug Threat Assessment , nitazenes are synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, but some nitazenes can match or …
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Former Nurse Loses License After Forging Prescriptions for Percocet and Oxycodone Using Coworker’s Pad

… their careers just to throw it all away, usually because of addiction. Health care professionals facing addiction need to seek help before it’s too late. Otherwise, …
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Passaic County Doctor Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

… Passaic County Doctor Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids October 04, 2023 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us …
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Los Angeles Man Found Guilty Of Federal Narcotics Conspiracy Involving The Opioid Acetyl Fentanyl

… Found Guilty Of Federal Narcotics Conspiracy Involving The Opioid Acetyl Fentanyl October 26, 2017 Los Angeles Contact … very similar to fentanyl, which is a powerful and highly addictive opioid.  The guilty verdict is the result of an …
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Ponchatoula, Louisiana Man Indicted for Fentanyl Overdose Death

… and other partner agencies as part of the Northshore Opioid initiative. The investigation led the task force to … Scott, New Orleans Field Division. “Through the Northshore Opioid Initiative, spearheaded by the DEA Fentanyl Overdose … and communities are protected from the scourge of synthetic opioids. Visit  DEA.gov/fentanylfree and get involved. An …
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Georgia pharmacy, pharmacist accused in civil suit of unlawfully dispensing thousands of opioids and other controlled substances

… accused in civil suit of unlawfully dispensing thousands of opioids and other controlled substances February 12, 2020 … federal civil complaint with dispensing thousands of highly addictive controlled substances in violation of the …
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New Hampshire Doctor Indicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Benzodiazepines

… New Hampshire Doctor Indicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Benzodiazepines September 19, 2023 New England …
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DEA Honors Sheriff Kelly Martinez

… streets and stopping the tragic effects of this dangerous opioid," said Sheriff Martinez. "It was powerful and moving … forefront of recognizing the scope and destruction that the opioid, and subsequent fentanyl, epidemics would bring her …
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Recovery Resources

April 28, 2026
… or to help with mental health issues. Some may develop an addiction after misusing opioids that have been prescribed by a licensed physician. …
April 28, 2026
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The Opioid Threat in the Chicago Field Division

June 01, 2017
… The Opioid Threat in the Chicago Field Division Publication … abuse indicators, and anecdotal information—indicate that opioids present the greatest illegal drug threat to the Drug …
June 01, 2017
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Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Selling Opioid Prescriptions

… Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Selling Opioid Prescriptions May 24, 2024 St. Louis Contact Info … and a plea agreement based on charges for selling opioid prescriptions to customers without legitimate medical …
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Covetrus Agrees To Pay $1,125,000 for Failing to Adequately Address Suspicious Opioid Orders and for Inadequate Recordkeeping Practices

… Pay $1,125,000 for Failing to Adequately Address Suspicious Opioid Orders and for Inadequate Recordkeeping Practices … against diversion of controlled substances, including opioids, violates the Act. Additionally, registered …
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Conduct Summit To Target Heroin And Opioid Trafficking And Overdose Epidemic

… Law Enforcement Leaders Conduct Summit To Target Heroin And Opioid Trafficking And Overdose Epidemic August 26, 2015 … law enforcement in their fight against these growing addictions and the resulting rise in overdose deaths.”   The …
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

… DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit February 21, … Costs and Consequences explores the science behind drug addiction and the societal costs of illicit drug use …
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With You STL

January 22, 2025
… more about COVID-19 click here . Anyone can be affected by addiction. Anyone can get help for themselves or a loved … The Anyone Can campaign aims to spread awareness that opioid addiction affects people in all parts of our …
January 22, 2025
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Illegal Alien, Unlawfully Present in U.S., Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine in Homeless Encampments and Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

… in the form of fentanyl and cocaine to those gripped with addiction. And he did so armed with firearms and body armor. … with increased violence and the loss of loved ones to addiction. “Garduno Garcia actively participated in flooding … who are distributing to the community to support their own addiction, Garduno Garcia distributed solely for financial …
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Repeat Federal Drug Trafficker and Girlfriend Sentenced to Prison

… guilty to distribution of fentanyl. “Fentanyl is a highly addictive and deadly drug, and today’s sentences reflect our …
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Community Event
March 06, 2019
March 06, 2019

New Mexico Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness

4:30 AM - 7:30 AM (EST)
Rio Rancho, NM
More than 3,000 Students to Participate in the New Mexico Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation in partnership with the DEA 360 Campaign to hold educational event promoting healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle for students What: Public health officials refer to the opioid drug epidemic...
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A Year of Impact: DEA Recognizes its Success in Combatting Drug Cartels and Saving Lives

… and purity levels correlate with a decline in synthetic opioid deaths to levels not seen since April 2020.  … capable of producing more than 1,000 metric tons of highly addictive and dangerous synthetic drugs. Oseguera-Gonzalez …