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National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges Involving over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

… 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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Catskill physician receives 54 months in prison for distribution of opioids, health care fraud, aggravated identify theft, and obstruction of justice

… physician receives 54 months in prison for distribution of opioids, health care fraud, aggravated identify theft, and … today to 54 months in prison for unlawfully distributing opioids, for impersonating her patients and defrauding …
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South Georgia Physician Sentenced to Prison after Admitting Conspiracy to Illegally Distribute Drugs

… trafficking conspiracy that distributed massive amounts of addictive-controlled substances from pain management and addiction clinics. Dr. Wallace Steven Anderson, 68, of … dole out significant amounts of addictive drugs, including opioids, fueling our communities’ addiction crisis while …
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President Biden Releases National Drug Control Strategy to Save Lives, Expand Treatment, and Disrupt Trafficking

… fentanyl. “This Strategy goes after two big drivers of the opioid epidemic: untreated addiction and drug trafficking,” said President Biden. “It’s … specific actions to improve access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs for jails and prisons; …
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“Operation Red Raider” results in 21 arrested in cocaine and heroin distribution ring in New Jersey

… have felt the devastating and staggering impact of the opioid crisis and the distribution and use of illegal … drugs.  Since January 1, 2018, there have been 49 fatal opioid overdoses in Gloucester County, compared to 69 for … like Operation Helping Hand to connect those suffering from addiction with treatment--we also are re-doubling our …
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Acting U.S. Attorney And DEA Announces Results Of Ongoing Efforts To Reduce Heroin Trafficking And Abuse In Southwestern Ohio

… reaffirmation of our commitment to continuing to fight the opioid problem in southwestern Ohio through enforcement, … the documentary “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict.” “A critical component to reducing the opiate and …
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Arlington Career Criminal Sentenced For Heroin Distribution

… deadly combination is an essential part of attacking the opioid addiction crisis in Massachusetts and beyond.” …
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Brooklyn doctor pleads guilty to illegal distribution of narcotics

… as a drug dealer. The defendant not only prescribed highly addictive controlled substances without a legitimate medical … who swore an oath to do no harm, spread the scourge of addiction in our communities by writing bogus prescriptions … for their assistance during the investigation. “The opioid epidemic our country continues to battle is …
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts to address fentanyl, heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

… to make the communities resilient to their return.”   “The opioid epidemic is ravaging communities in Massachusetts, bringing with it drug addiction and a staggering number of overdose deaths,” said …
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Van Nuys man arrested for selling fentanyl that resulted in death in first case investigated by DEA-led opioid overdose task force

… resulted in death in first case investigated by DEA-led opioid overdose task force October 04, 2018 Los Angeles … on federal charges that he sold the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl to a 23-year-old victim, who then suffered a … indictment brought under a new task force to investigate opioid overdoses. The indictment, which was returned by a …
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Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Causing the Overdose Deaths of Two patients and Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… (NCPD), announced the sentence. “During the midst of an opioid epidemic, the defendant chose to use his education … to do no harm, Belfiore intentionally distributed highly addictive and potentially lethal opioids in dosages and quantities that resulted in the …
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Fourteen Indicted In Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Ring

… agencies are successfully working together to combat the opioid crisis,” said Hampden County District Attorney … that we will hold accountable those who seek to profit from addiction by selling and trafficking drugs on our streets … and other New England states.  Heroin is highly addictive, and users can quickly develop a tolerance, …
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Doctor Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Illegal Distribution Of Millions Of Oxycodone Pills

… communities, and health professionals are trying to avoid - opioid addiction and overdose deaths.”      U.S. Attorney Preet …
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Six Albuquerque Residents Indicted On Federal Robbery, Firearms And Prescription Drug Trafficking Crimes Arising Out Of Pharmacy Robberies

… initiative and the HOPE Initiative which seeks to reduce opioid-related deaths in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - U.S. … N.M., to illegally obtain Oxycodone and other highly addictive opioid painkillers. U.S. Attorney Damon P. … and arresting anyone responsible for the diversion of opioids, whether it be individuals who are prescribed these …
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Robert W. Patterson: Before the House Judiciary Committee U.S. House of Representatives for a Hearing Entitled “Challenges and Solutions in the Opioid Abuse Crisis”

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DEA announces improvements to medication assisted treatment

… especially in rural areas where those suffering with opioid use disorder may have limited treatment options. … 13 percent, but thousands of Americans still suffer from addiction and opioid use disorder,” said DEA Acting …
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NACoA - National Association for Children of Addiction

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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Partnership to End Addiction (for organizations)

We’re on a mission to transform how our nation addresses addiction by empowering families, advancing effective care, shaping public policy and changing culture. We are the nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. We are a diverse community of...

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NACoA - National Association for Children of Addiction

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)

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 Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… drug networks and are made to look like real prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, … pills that contain these dangerous and extremely addictive drugs are more lethal and more accessible than … fentanyl and methamphetamine into these pills to drive addiction to create a larger customer base. Bottom line, do …
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Federal jury finds Albuquerque career offender guilty of distributing heroin that caused teen's overdose death

… Weixss, a former La Cueva High School student who became addicted to opioids following treatment for sports-related injuries …
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Former Nurse Sentenced for Stealing Opioids from Kansas Hospital

… Former Nurse Sentenced for Stealing Opioids from Kansas Hospital March 13, 2023 St. Louis …
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New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs Launches “Project Medicine Drop,” Providing Consumers Opportunity To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout The Year Pilot Program Important Component Of The Division’s Fight To Prevent Prescription

… on a quarterly basis. “For too many New Jersey teenagers, addiction begins in the medicine cabinet. National surveys … prescription painkillers are less dangerous and less addictive than cocaine or heroin - but they are tragically … drugs in the last year alone, while prescription opioid overdose now kills more people than cocaine and …
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DEA Finalizes Measures to Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment

… an important step to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder, especially in rural areas where those … in order to reduce overdose deaths and help those with opioid-addictions recover.  Today’s action sends a very … more than 67,500 reported overdose deaths attributed to opioids during the 12-month period ending in November 2020. …
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Two South Denver pharmacists plead guilty to felony charges of illegally distributing opioids

… plead guilty to felony charges of illegally distributing opioids October 18, 2018 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact … other occasions—involving more than 3,600 pills of various opioids, amphetamines, and benzodiazepines as well as …
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Two North Texas doctors, one nurse sentenced to prison for federal drug trafficking violation

… Eastern District of Texas for the illegal distribution of opioids and other pharmaceutical controlled substances, … doctors who over-write prescriptions, potentially causing addiction and overdoses,” said DEA Dallas Division Special …
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charges

… part of HOPE Initiative which seeks to reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE - Daniel … had a disproportionately devastating impact on New Mexico.  Opioid addiction has taken a toll on public safety, public …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… tirelessly to amplify and increase awareness of the highly addictive and dangerous drugs containing fentanyl - … fentanyl seizures at DEA.gov .     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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Arizonans Turn In Nearly 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs To DEA

… dispose of dangerous drugs and prevent the onset of drug addiction. DEA, along with federal, state and local law … “Arizonans continue to respond to the increasing threat of opioid addiction and showed up in huge numbers turning in over …