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New boss for DEA’s St. Louis Division says astronomical increases in seizures of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine a top priority

… neighborhoods, and having a major emphasis on the national opioid epidemic facing the country will not waiver.  “Our … is all too familiar with illicit drugs, as well as the opioid and prescription drug abuse that damages and destroys … groups to deliver demand reduction awareness, education, addiction and recovery resources. If we only concentrate on …
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CVS To Pay $3.5 Million To Resolve Allegations That Pharmacists Filled Fake Prescriptions

… forged prescriptions for controlled substances - mostly addictive painkillers - more than 500 times between 2011 and … the widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin addiction, and is devastating our communities,” said DEA … Diverted painkillers are contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in our Commonwealth.  Although CVS is …
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Roswell Woman Indicted On Federal Charges For Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl & Synthetic Opioids

… Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl & Synthetic Opioids July 19, 2017 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) …
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Suburban Chicago Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Prescribing Opioids Without a Medical Exam

… Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Prescribing Opioids Without a Medical Exam July 17, 2023 Chicago Contact …
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Distributing Opioids at His Pain Management Clinic

… Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Distributing Opioids at His Pain Management Clinic November 10, 2021 … man pleaded guilty yesterday to unlawfully distributing opioids at his pain management clinic in Miami, Florida. …
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Mt. Pleasant doctor found guilty in federal court of opioid trafficking after Columbia pharmacy visit

… Mt. Pleasant doctor found guilty in federal court of opioid trafficking after Columbia pharmacy visit July 23, … whom Hargrave established non-medical reasons for writing opioid prescriptions.   “We trust our doctors to first do no … Atlanta via Twitter at @DEAATLANTADiv.   # # # Synthetic Opioids On …
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National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

… million connected to other health care fraud and illegal opioid distribution schemes across the country. “Holding to … prey on our most vulnerable – those in pain, the substance-addicted, and even the homeless – those who are most … but they often leave their victims even deeper in addiction. We are grateful to our partners who stand with us …
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DEA, Erie County Executive, Erie County Department Of Health And U.S Attorney’s Office Issue Emergency Health Alert

… - (315) 426-5300 Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Spike in opioid overdose deaths within the past week has raised … to coordinating a community-wide response to the region’s opioid addiction problem. “Heroin traffickers are not …
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DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… this initiative as a tool in the fight against America’s opioid crisis,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. … is a direct reflection of DEA’s commitment to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Together, we are … Prescription Drug Take Back Day events continue to remove opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
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“Pill Mill” doctor pleads guilty to opioid distribution, admits signing prescriptions for dead and jailed patients

… “Pill Mill” doctor pleads guilty to opioid distribution, admits signing prescriptions for dead … a medical doctor practicing in San Diego, pleaded guilty to opioid distribution in federal court today, admitting that … distributed 78,544 hydrocodone pills. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication commonly known as Norco or Vicodin. …
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United States Attorney's Office files suit against San Joaquin County pharmacy for unlawfully dispensing opioids

… San Joaquin County pharmacy for unlawfully dispensing opioids January 27, 2021 San Francisco Contact Info Contact … as the pharmacist of Lockeford Drug in dispensing dangerous opioids and other drugs. According to the complaint, Howen …
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Northern District Of Georgia Targets Prescription Drug Abuse

… to this problem.” “Over the past decade Oxycodone and other opioids have risen to be the most abused and overdose … “Many of the defendants sentenced were themselves addicts, some of whom became addicted after receiving a lawful prescription for …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… this initiative as a tool in the fight against America’s opioid crisis,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. … is a direct reflection of DEA’s commitment to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Together, we are … Prescription Drug Take Back Day events continue to remove opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… this initiative as a tool in the fight against America’s opioid crisis,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. … is a direct reflection of DEA’s commitment to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Together, we are … Prescription Drug Take Back Day events continue to remove opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… this initiative as a tool in the fight against America’s opioid crisis,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. … is a direct reflection of DEA’s commitment to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Together, we are … Prescription Drug Take Back Day events continue to remove opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
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DEA Announces 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… show that the majority of those who misused prescription opioids in the past 12 months obtained the drug from a … or relative.  “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive medicines in the house is one of the best ways to …
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Anchorage doctor sentenced for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids in health care fraud scheme

… doctor sentenced for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids in health care fraud scheme January 06, 2021 Seattle … Demerol, is a Schedule II controlled substance, and is an opioid with an abuse liability similar to morphine. The …
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Doctor Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Soliciting Sexual Favors from Patients

… to 57 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Soliciting Sexual Favors from Patients May 06, …
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DEA To Train Law Enforcement On Heroin Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse

… Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse June 06, 2016 Philadelphia Contact … other resources about sources of supply for prescription opioids and heroin to assist them with furthering their own …
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DEA To Train Law Enforcement On Heroin Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse

… Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse June 20, 2016 Philadelphia Contact … other resources about sources of supply for prescription opioids and heroin to assist them with furthering their own …
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Three Orange County Men Face Federal Narcotics Charges That Allege Distribution Of Counterfeit Opioid Pills Containing Fentanyl

… Narcotics Charges That Allege Distribution Of Counterfeit Opioid Pills Containing Fentanyl April 05, 2018 Los Angeles … “Our country is facing a multifaceted threat: dangerous opioids such as fentanyl and its analogues are inundating …
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DEA To Conduct Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference In Wilmington To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids And Link To Heroin Abuse

… In Wilmington To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids And Link To Heroin Abuse March 15, 2016 Philadelphia …
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Pharmacy Robber Sentenced To 141 Months For Conviction On Federal Hobbs Act, Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

… initiative and The HOPE Initiative which seeks to reduce opioid-related deaths in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - … and punishing anyone responsible for the diversion of opioids, whether it be individuals who are prescribed these … to sell these drugs in our communities,” said Glaspy.  “Opioid addiction is an epidemic and we will continue to lock …
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Drug Law Enforcement Kicking Off The New Year With Record Breaking Heroin Seizures

… half of all drug overdose deaths nationwide were caused by opioids in 2014.  DEA New York Division seized one third of … throughout New York State and the Northeast to feed opiate addiction.  DEA and our law enforcement partners have …
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Distributor Convicted of Conspiring to Distribute Controlled Substances and Defrauding the DEA

… Laurence Doud was held responsible for contributing to the opioid epidemic in the country by conspiring with others in … his company to ship massive amounts of dangerous and highly-addictive oxycodone and fentanyl to pharmacies that he knew … dispensing those controlled substances to drug dealers and addicts,” said Williams. “The Southern District of New York …
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Owner of Savannah-Area Clinic Charged for Role in Providing Access to Notorious ‘Pill Mill’ Doctor

… in the federal system.  “In this case, the dispensing of addictive prescription pain medication (often-times … to be true, these unlawful acts fuel our country’s raging opioid epidemic.” “The fight against the opioid addiction crisis must attack the full illegal supply …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… nationwide efforts to increase awareness of the highly addictive and dangerous drugs containing fentanyl that continue driving the opioid epidemic. “Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug … the word and to save lives.” “Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are driving the unprecedented increase in our …
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Las Vegas Doctor Arrested And Charged With 29 Counts Of Unlawful Distribution Of Fentanyl And Health Care Fraud

… a health benefit program. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid painkiller that is 100 times more potent than … "Our great country has never before seen the levels of addiction and overdose deaths that we are suffering today. …
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Reno Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Opioid Drug U-47700

… 12 Years In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Opioid Drug U-47700 May 09, 2018 Los Angeles Contact Info … powder and poses the same risks as heroin and prescription opioids. On …
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Physician Assistant at Chicago Medical Practice Charged with Fraudulently Writing Opioid Prescriptions

… Chicago Medical Practice Charged with Fraudulently Writing Opioid Prescriptions August 04, 2023 Chicago Contact Info … has been charged in federal court with fraudulently writing opioid prescriptions. Harry Przekop allegedly used a …