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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 7 for Kentucky Meth Trafficking Conspiracy following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

… and prosecute criminals who exploit those who suffer from addiction. We hope narcotics traffickers will someday …
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Former Chief Operating Officer of Area Pain Clinics Indicted

… today. “We must do all we can to support those battling addiction disorders and prosecute those who prey on this … bad actors accountable for their role in exacerbating the opioid epidemic remains unyielding. With the support of our … Washington Division. “Health care professionals who exploit opioid addiction for their own financial gain do so at the …
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Pain Clinic Doctor and Staff Member Charged with Unlawful Distribution of Opioids

… and Staff Member Charged with Unlawful Distribution of Opioids January 06, 2022 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) …
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Town Hall: Your Voice. Your Future – Opioids: A National Crisis

March 05, 2019
… Town Hall: Your Voice. Your Future – Opioids: A National Crisis March 05, 2019 LAS VEGAS – On …
March 05, 2019
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Dark Web Vendor of Opioids and Counterfeit U.S. Currency Pleads Guilty

… Dark Web Vendor of Opioids and Counterfeit U.S. Currency Pleads Guilty May 12, …
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Three doctors, a pharmacist, and a business owner charged in opioid indictments

… Three doctors, a pharmacist, and a business owner charged in opioid indictments June 29, 2018 Dallas Contact Info Contact … distribution of and fraudulent billing for prescription opioids by health care professionals, announced Special …
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Three doctors, a pharmacist, and a business owner charged in opioid indictments

… Three doctors, a pharmacist, and a business owner charged in opioid indictments May 29, 2018 Dallas Contact Info Contact … distribution of and fraudulent billing for prescription opioids by health care professionals, announced Special …
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Opioid Overdose Deaths Remain High in Seattle and King County

June 01, 2017
… Opioid Overdose Deaths Remain High in Seattle and King … The majority (63 percent) of the 360 deaths were caused by opioids. The opioids responsible for the overdose deaths …
June 01, 2017
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As Western Maryland battles the opioid crisis, meth is surging

… As Western Maryland battles the opioid crisis, meth is surging November 13, 2019 Washington, … largely been overshadowed by the nation’s intense focus on opioids. Because there has been so much attention on opioids …
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DEA New York Enforcement Division Announces Takedown of Western New York Drug Trafficking Ring

… our commitment to keeping these and other highly addictive drugs from destroying lives.” The 117-count …
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Charlotte couple indicted on conspiracy to distribute prescription opioids in Virginia

… couple indicted on conspiracy to distribute prescription opioids in Virginia November 29, 2019 Washington, DC Contact … that they conspired to illegally distribute prescription opioids to patients in the Western District of Virginia and …
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Federal Court In New Mexico Dismisses Drug Addict’s Lawsuit Against United States And DEA Agents

… Federal Court In New Mexico Dismisses Drug Addict’s Lawsuit Against United States And DEA Agents … commonly known as crack, thus “reigniting” his previous addiction to crack.  Romero sought $8,500,000.00 in damages …
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Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

The Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Connecticut
 

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Eight Defendants, Including a Brooklyn Medical Doctor, And Three Pharmacists, Charged with Illegally Distributing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills

… to traffickers for distribution, resulting in dangerous opioids flooding the streets of this district,” stated … New York City, promoting the illicit trade of dangerously addictive opioids. DOI will continue to work tirelessly with …
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Operation Engage Wichita

April 29, 2025
… will focus on the greater Wichita, Kansas region, targeting opioids and methamphetamine misuse and abuse. Other … step in avoiding drug experimentation, drug misuse, drug addiction, and related behaviors that are plaguing our …
April 29, 2025
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Glendale Doctor Agrees To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller

… Glendale Doctor Agrees To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller May 11, 2016 Los Angeles Contact Info …
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY

…  and cychlorphine are potent, unregulated, synthetic opioids. New nitazenes tend to be introduced when regulatory … Effectiveness: Drugs like xylazine and medetomidine are not opioids, meaning naloxone may not fully reverse their …
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Ten Defendants Charged In Drug Conspiracy Indictment For Allegedly Distributing Thousands Of Addictive Opiate Pain Pills In North Jersey

… Indictment For Allegedly Distributing Thousands Of Addictive Opiate Pain Pills In North Jersey November 07, … “Gutierrez and his co-conspirators were allegedly peddling addiction and death in North Jersey in the form of thousands …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Extended Hours for the Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit

… tirelessly to amplify and increase awareness of the highly addictive and dangerous drugs containing fentanyl - … pills and powder seizures.      Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than … mixing fentanyl with other illicit drugs to drive addiction and create repeat business. Many victims of …
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2018 Fentanyl Remains the Most Significant Synthetic Opioid Threat in US

May 01, 2018
… 2018 Fentanyl Remains the Most Significant Synthetic Opioid Threat in US Publication Intelligence May 01, 2018 … to produce new fentanyl-related substances and other novel opioids.  PRB-DIB-003-18.pdf On …
May 01, 2018
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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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The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
… numb their pain. So many people in our area get hooked on opioids such as fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and heroin. …
February 17, 2021
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Laurence Doud, Former CEO of Pharmaceutical Distributor, Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Unlawfully Distribute Controlled Substances and Defrauding the DEA

… than his responsibility as CEO of RDC to prevent dangerous opioids from making their way to pharmacies, drug dealers, and people struggling with addiction.  The sentence imposed today holds Doud … for shipping massive amounts of dangerous and highly addictive oxycodone and fentanyl to pharmacies that he knew …
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Santa Clarita Man Charged with Distributing Opioid More Powerful than Fentanyl and Causing Victim’s Overdose Death

… Santa Clarita Man Charged with Distributing Opioid More Powerful than Fentanyl and Causing Victim’s … alleging he distributed protonitazene – a novel synthetic opioid that is up to three times more powerful than fentanyl …
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Glendora Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers And Transferring Proceeds To An Off-Shore Bank Account

… Glendora Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers And Transferring Proceeds To An … Eileen M. Decker. “Issuing prescriptions for powerful and addictive drugs for no medical purpose undermines this basic …
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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 … with other illicit drugs—in powder and pill form—to drive addiction and create repeat customers. Many fentanyl …
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DEA Amplifies Life-Saving Campaign as the United States Prepares to Welcome the World for FIFA World Cup 2026 ™

… as the U.S. continues to confront the deadly synthetic opioid crisis. Significant progress has been made in the … aged ages 18-to-44 years old.  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid often mixed with other illicit substances, such as …
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DEA And FBI Educating The Community With Documentary Film Addressing Heroin/Prescription Drug Abuse

… film created to educate the community about opiate addiction. Event: Free Movie Screening: “Chasing the Dragon: … either abused opiates or had family members who have become addicted to opioids. It profiles the cycle of addiction and …
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DEA St. Louis Division joins Kiwanis to "Crush Drugs" in St. Charles County

… in St. Charles County July 30, 2020 Cycling event supports Addiction is Real in educating about substance abuse Cycling … primarily recognized for its law enforcement efforts, the opioid crisis remains a concern in combatting drug …
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DEA announces additional regulatory steps to address opioid epidemic

… DEA announces additional regulatory steps to address opioid epidemic October 23, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info … production of dangerous drugs at the height of the national opioid crisis. This proposed regulation would further limit …