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Upper East Side doctor convicted in Brooklyn Federal Court of causing overdose death of a patient

… Sessions. “This doctor knowingly took advantage of drug addicts and even contributed to the death of a young man. … like him: we have charged more than 200 doctors with opioid-related crimes since the beginning of last year. We … have helped prevent many more New Yorkers from falling into addiction and death.” “Dr. Tesher dispensed opioids to …
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Multiple cases lead to arrests of five doctors, one pharmacist, one nurse practitioner and three others

… in six cases aimed at cutting off the supply of diverted opioids NEW YORK - Special Agent in Charge James Hunt, New … against drug abuse are doctors whose criminal actions fuel addiction and overdoses,"  said DEA Special Agent in Charge …
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Violent drug organizations use human trafficking to expand profits

January 28, 2021
… to have sex with hundreds of men.  Human Trafficking & The Opioid Crisis The link we see between human trafficking and opioids in this area, sadly goes both ways. Human … horrific criminals forcing women and even children into addiction by providing them strong and potent drugs as a …
January 28, 2021
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Texas health care fraud and opioid takedown results in charges against 58

… Texas health care fraud and opioid takedown results in charges against 58 September 18, … while 20 were charged for their role in diverting opioids.      The Health Care Fraud Unit of the Criminal …
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DEA to Hold 21st Take Back Event on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

… of unneeded medications that too often become a gateway to addiction. PHILADELPHIA  – The Drug Enforcement … number of drug-related deaths ever recorded in a year. Opioid-related deaths accounted for 75 percent of all …
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Fentanyl Overdose Response

January 22, 2025
… Homeland Security Investigations have formed a Synthetic Opioid Overdose Response Team to respond to and investigate … the victim’s indicating the victim has an opioid/fentanyl addiction. A member from the Kern County Coroner’s Office, …
January 22, 2025
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Pensacola Women Plead Guilty to Illegal Drug Diversion

… controlled substances. U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “The opioid epidemic has plagued our communities with addiction and death for years as criminal offenders like …
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Buffalo Doctor Charged With Unlawfully Prescribing Controlled Substances Resulting In The Deaths Of Six Patients

… Syracuse - (315) 426-5300 Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Opioid drug abuse takes six more lives BUFFALO, N.Y. - James … that were likely to cause, and did cause, dependence and addiction, and that contributed to existing addictions; …
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Orange County Doctor Arrested On Charges Of Illegally Prescribing Addictive Pain Medications, Often Meeting With 'Patients' At Starbucks

… County Doctor Arrested On Charges Of Illegally Prescribing Addictive Pain Medications, Often Meeting With 'Patients' At … that charges him with illegally prescribing dangerous, addictive opiates to “patients” he barely examined during …
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Maryland Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution

… Green’s federal trial he sold fentanyl that fueled the opioid crisis in Southern Maryland,” stated Acting United … investigating and prosecuting those responsible for fueling addiction and deadly overdoses and poisonings in our area – … Major Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Synthetic drugs Fentanyl Opioids Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Announcing A Community Town Hall Meeting – Opioid Epidemic

… Announcing A Community Town Hall Meeting – Opioid Epidemic January 18, 2018 Detroit Contact Info … here in the United States.  In an effort to address the opioid epidemic, there will be a town hall meeting …
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Alarming spike in fentanyl-related overdose deaths leads officials to issue public warning

… they get access to harm reduction and care services for addiction,” Dr. Bergmann said. “With physical-distancing … Diego County Medical Examiner sees. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, and up … a medication that temporarily blocks the toxic effects of opioids, or “reverses” an opioid overdose. More doses of …
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Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon, Instead Opioid Summit Plenary Opening Remarks

October 12, 2018
… Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon, Instead Opioid Summit Plenary Opening Remarks Speech October 12, … Dhillon, delivers plenary opening remarks for the Instead Opioid Summit in Salt Lake City Utah   10-12-18 Utah Summit Final for Posting (002).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
October 12, 2018
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Rome-Area Drug Traffickers Sentenced for Distributing Deadly Opioids that Killed Victims

… Rome-Area Drug Traffickers Sentenced for Distributing Deadly Opioids that Killed Victims October 20, 2021 Atlanta Contact …
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Mesa Nurse Practitioner Indicted Over Alleged Illegal Opioid Prescribing Practices

… Mesa Nurse Practitioner Indicted Over Alleged Illegal Opioid Prescribing Practices February 10, 2022 Phoenix … on 14 criminal charges related to her alleged illegal opioid prescribing practices at a clinic she operates in …
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Coordinated opioid fentanyl outreach initiative for the greater Spokane and Tri-Cities communities announced

… Coordinated opioid fentanyl outreach initiative for the greater Spokane … deaths can be attributed to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.  Alarmingly, DEA seizures of fentanyl in Eastern …
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New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of New York
 

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DEA Warns of Increase in Mass-Overdose Events Involving Deadly Fentanyl

… of overdoses and deaths.  Drug traffickers are driving addiction, and increasing their profits, by mixing fentanyl … these are being driven by fentanyl.  Fentanyl is highly-addictive, found in all 50 states, and drug traffickers are … with 66 percent of those deaths related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.  Last year, the United States …
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Federal Court Orders San Antonio-Area Pharmacy and Pharmacist to Pay $275,000 Civil Penalty in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution

… to Pay $275,000 Civil Penalty in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution October 11, 2023 Houston Contact Info … and imposed restrictions related to the dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. Pursuant to an …
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Bahamian Drug Trafficker Faces Federal Cocaine Charges Following At-Sea Rescue From Plane Crash

… on May 14, 2026.  “International cocaine trafficking fuels addiction, violence, and organized criminal activity that …
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NACoA - National Association for Children of Addiction (for organizations)

NACoA serves as a vital resource for individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction and/or parental substance use disorders (SUD), and the organizations who support them. As a trusted organization with over 41 years of experience, NACoA provides expert guidance, educational materials...

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Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) (for organizations)

Parents with an adult child dealing with substance use disorder involving either drugs or alcohol find hope and support through PAL. Free meetings are available all over the country, and lives are being changed every day. It’s not an easy journey, but you don’t have to go at it alone.

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DEA Teams Up with Viking Motorsports To Drive Home the Importance of A Fentanyl Free America

… and poisonings, and supporting those impacted by synthetic opioids.    Fans will see the No. 99 Fentanyl Free America … to protect the United States from dangerous synthetic opioids, while mobilizing a national call to action to …
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Justice Department Obtains Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Tampa-Area Physician from Writing Opioid Prescriptions

… Order to Prevent Tampa-Area Physician from Writing Opioid Prescriptions July 29, 2022 Miami Contact Info … order prohibiting a Tampa-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances, the Department of …
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Two Naturopaths Agree to Pay $32,000 in Civil Penalties For Improper Prescription of Opioids and Controlled Substances

… Pay $32,000 in Civil Penalties For Improper Prescription of Opioids and Controlled Substances April 25, 2022 Seattle …
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DEA announces enhanced tool for registered drug manufacturers and distributors to combat opioid crisis

… registered drug manufacturers and distributors to combat opioid crisis February 26, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info … distributors identify, report and stop suspicious orders of opioids and reduce diversion rates.   ARCOS is a …
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More Than 1,000 Stakeholders From Throughout Minnesota Convene To Define The Problem With Prescription Painkillers And Develop Solutions

… and local government staff, community leaders, recovering addicts and their families from across Minnesota are meeting … health and law enforcement fields to look at all sides of opioid abuse and ultimately develop solutions to the …
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Alaska Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Distribution of Carfentanil that Killed a Teen and Resulted in the Near-Fatal Overdose of an Adult

… was fentanyl was, in fact, carfentanil. Carfentanil is an opioid used by veterinarians and is 100 times more potent … possession of a firearm and being an unlawful drug user and addict in possession of a firearm. On Oct. 9, Mobley pleaded …
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DEA Creates New Resource To Help Distributors Avoid Oversupplying Opioids

… New Resource To Help Distributors Avoid Oversupplying Opioids February 14, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact … with its 1.73 million registrants to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States. DEA added a new …
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SoCal Doctor Charged With Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Addictive Narcotics And Laundering Proceeds Of His Drug Dealing

… Doctor Charged With Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Addictive Narcotics And Laundering Proceeds Of His Drug … illegally distributing drugs, including powerful and addictive painkillers.  Dr. Andrew Sun, 78, of La Mirada, …