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Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Prohibiting Tampa-Area Clinic from Distributing Opioids and Other Prescription Drugs

October 18, 2022
… Order Prohibiting Tampa-Area Clinic from Distributing Opioids and Other Prescription Drugs October 18, 2022 Miami …
October 18, 2022
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Las Vegas Doctor Arrested And Charged With 29 Counts Of Unlawful Distribution Of Fentanyl And Health Care Fraud

February 13, 2018
… 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. …
February 13, 2018
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

August 19, 2022
… 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 …
August 19, 2022
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Federal Authorities Announce 11 Cases Charging Alleged Drug Dealers with Providing Opioids that Led to Fatal Overdoses

May 20, 2021
… 11 Cases Charging Alleged Drug Dealers with Providing Opioids that Led to Fatal Overdoses May 20, 2021 Los Angeles …
May 20, 2021
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Judge sentences St. Louis County doctor for fraudulently obtaining opioid narcotic prescription drugs

October 28, 2020
… St. Louis County doctor for fraudulently obtaining opioid narcotic prescription drugs October 28, 2020 St. … persons’ names, including prescriptions for the narcotic opioid pain relief drugs hydrocodone and oxycodone. Dr. … in preventing this doctor from contributing further to the opioid crisis." The DEA investigated the case with the …
October 28, 2020
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… 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 …
November 02, 2018
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Former Union General Hospital CEO and two Blairsville doctors sentenced to federal prison for illegally prescribing and obtaining pain pills

June 29, 2020
… Robert J. Murphy stated, “In this case, the dispensing of addictive prescription pain medication under the guise of a … resources in an effort to stem the tide against the growing opioid epidemic. The spirited level of law enforcement … by a hospital colleague.  He admitted that he had become addicted to oxycodone.  Investigators later learned that, …
June 29, 2020
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Pawankumar Jain Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Dispensing Prescription Painkillers And Health Care Fraud

February 11, 2016
… part of HOPE Initiative which seeks to reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in New Mexico LAS CRUCES, N.M. - … pill mills on notice that the authority to prescribe highly addictive controlled substances comes with accountability … provide to their patients.  Failure to do so can result in addiction and even death for their patients,” said U.S. …
February 11, 2016
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Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

January 13, 2025
… 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 …
January 13, 2025
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DEA To Conduct Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference In Cumberland County To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids And Link To Heroin Abuse

August 25, 2016
… Cumberland County To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids And Link To Heroin Abuse August 25, 2016 …
August 25, 2016
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Knox, Ind., man charged with distribution of opioids and testosterone

June 24, 2019
… Knox, Ind., man charged with distribution of opioids and testosterone June 24, 2019 Chicago Contact Info …
June 24, 2019
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Online drug dealer pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death

April 24, 2019
… illegal drugs that result in overdose deaths.   Many opioid addicts start their addiction with legitimate prescription drugs. Drug cartels, …
April 24, 2019
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… 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 …
November 02, 2018
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2018
… 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 …
November 05, 2018
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

August 21, 2022
… 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 … with other illicit drugs—in powder and pill form—to drive addiction and create repeat customers. Many fentanyl …
August 21, 2022
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Ringleader in Prescription Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to Federal Prison

January 12, 2022
… 815-4513 Defendant forged prescriptions to obtain highly addictive opioid   SAVANNAH, Ga. -- The leader of a … prescriptions to obtain and sell large amounts of highly addictive opioids has been sentenced to federal prison. … Raheem Hardy poured fuel on the raging fires of opioid addiction,” said U.S. Attorney Estes. “The teamwork …
January 12, 2022
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DEA To Train Delaware Law Enforcement On Heroin Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Ab

February 05, 2016
… Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Ab February 05, 2016 Philadelphia Contact … other resources about sources of supply for prescription opioids and heroin to assist them with furthering their own …
February 05, 2016
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DEA Miami Field Division Warns of Alarming Increase in Suspected Fentanyl-Related Overdoses in Florida

July 15, 2022
… to be related to drug supplies laced with a synthetic opioid. While law enforcement agencies continue to … raise awareness of this alarming statewide spike. Synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, are highly addictive and inexpensive to produce, leading criminal drug …
July 15, 2022
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Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Morphine at Moses Lake Clinic

December 07, 2021
… a nurse provided her with access to medications, including opioid narcotics such as morphine, an opioid derivative … vials, and then ingested that morphine as part of her own opioid addiction.  She then replaced the morphine with a saline …
December 07, 2021
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Former Pharmacy Technician From Carlsbad Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Crime For Unlawful Possession Of Oxycodone

December 20, 2016
… prosecuted under HOPE Initiative which seeks to reduce opioid-related deaths in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE - Amber Kay … had a disproportionately devastating impact on New Mexico.  Opioid addiction has taken a toll on public safety, public …
December 20, 2016
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Career Offender From Clovis Sentenced To 77 Months For Selling 20 Grams Of Heroin To Undercover Agents

January 06, 2017
… Initiative and HOPE Initiative Which Seeks to Reduce Opioid-Related Deaths in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - … had a disproportionately devastating impact on New Mexico.  Opioid addiction has taken a toll on public safety, public …
January 06, 2017
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Former Ford Dealership Manager Pleads Guilty To Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

February 03, 2017
… of the broader national threat we face in prescription opioid misuse and addiction,” said Comer.  “Torn communities, broken homes and … shows the seriousness the FBI places on the upward trend of opioid addiction supported by the unscrupulous acts of the …
February 03, 2017
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Drug Enforcement Administration And Discovery Education Announce Finalists In 1st Annual Operation Prevention Video Challenge

May 08, 2017
… platform for communicating messages about the dangers of opioid misuse. The public is invited to watch the ten … Prevention that educates students about the science behind addiction and its impact on the brain and body. Available at …
May 08, 2017
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Operation Engage Baton Rouge

March 28, 2025
… step in avoiding drug experimentation, drug misuse, drug addiction, and all related behaviors that are plaguing … 127 people died of overdoses (with the majority being opioid related) in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2019 compared … 1,140 reported drug overdose deaths in Louisiana involved opioids in 2018 – a total of 444 fatalities ( Source: …
March 28, 2025
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

November 01, 2021
… Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic WASHINGTON, DC – The Drug Enforcement … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
November 01, 2021
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DEA Las Vegas District Office launches Virtual Youth Opioid Summit during Red Ribbon Week

October 26, 2020
… DEA Las Vegas District Office launches Virtual Youth Opioid Summit during Red Ribbon Week October 26, 2020 Los … to highlight Red Ribbon Week by releasing a 2-hour youth opioid summit video. The video increases awareness about the …
October 26, 2020
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Treasury sanctions Argentina-based Goldpharma drug trafficking and money laundering organization

May 23, 2019
… Goldpharma network of illegal online pharmacies traffics opioids to the United States CHICAGO – Today, the U.S. … on the Internet and online pharmacy sites to sell highly addictive illicit narcotics around the world. This action …
May 23, 2019
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Husband and wife sentenced in connection with pain clinic pill mill scheme

November 18, 2019
… conspiracy.  The couple pled guilty in March. "The drug-addiction epidemic is growing and is a significant problem … purpose.  The defendants in this case preyed upon those addicted to prescription drugs in order to line their own … was a pill mill churning out thousands of prescriptions for opioid painkillers. Thomas Dunn performed financial …
November 18, 2019
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Waynesboro Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Felony Drug Charge

March 22, 2019
… Federal sentence awaits pharmacist who illegally acquired opioids AUGUSTA, GA -- A Waynesboro pharmacist is awaiting … to treat severe pain, Oxycodone carries a serious risk of addiction, abuse, and overdose, according to the Centers for …
March 22, 2019
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… asked. “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive medicines in the house is one of the best ways to … a member of your family from becoming a victim of the opioid epidemic,” said DEA Acting Administrator Robert W. Patterson. “More people start down the path of addiction through the misuse of opioid prescription drugs …
October 24, 2017