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Civil Complaint Filed Against Islip Terrace Doctor For Issuing Prescriptions Without Legitimate Medical Need

November 06, 2014
… for continued prescriptions and/or increased amounts of opioids, including oxycodone. Oxycodone is a scheduled … doctor’s professional practice. It is a powerful and highly addictive drug and is increasingly abused because of its … oxycodone throughout Long Island communities enabling opioid addiction.” “Medical professionals who hand out …
November 06, 2014
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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
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Physician sentenced to seven years in prison for patients’ deaths

September 10, 2019
… 18, 2019, Choy admitted he illegally sold prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances in lethal dosages … who looked to him for treatment and instead developed addiction.” Queens Acting District Attorney John M. Ryan …
September 10, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Operators of Three Texas Pharmacies and Two Pain Clinics Arrested for Illegally Dispensing Nearly Four Million Opioid Pills

December 21, 2021
… Arrested for Illegally Dispensing Nearly Four Million Opioid Pills December 21, 2021 Houston Contact Info Contact … dispensed nearly four million pills of the Schedule II opioids hydrocodone and oxycodone. Keystone owner and …
December 21, 2021
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Texas clinic owner and clinic employee sentenced to prison for conspiring to unlawfully prescribe hundreds of thousands of opioids

December 10, 2020
… conspiring to unlawfully prescribe hundreds of thousands of opioids December 10, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us … illegally prescribed hundreds of thousands of doses of opioids and other controlled substances. Special Agent in …
December 10, 2020
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Two Dallas Women Sentenced In Opioid Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy

April 24, 2017
… Two Dallas Women Sentenced In Opioid Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy April 24, …
April 24, 2017
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South Texas Woman Sentenced In Opioid Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy

June 05, 2017
… South Texas Woman Sentenced In Opioid Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy June 05, …
June 05, 2017
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DEA Laboratory Testing Reveals that 6 out of 10 Fentanyl-Laced Fake Prescription Pills Now Contain a Potentially Lethal Dose of Fentanyl

November 21, 2022
… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 … 2021, with 66 percent of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl.  The Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Anchorage

March 28, 2025
… our division will focus on Anchorage Alaska, targeting the opioid drug threat. Other components of Operation Engage … step in avoiding drug experimentation, drug misuse, drug addiction, and all related behaviors that are plaguing … distributed throughout Alaska, to include rural villages. Opioids (illicit fentanyl and heroin) and prescription drugs …
March 28, 2025
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Two Chinese nationals charged with operating global opioid and drug manufacturing conspiracy resulting in deaths

August 22, 2018
… Two Chinese nationals charged with operating global opioid and drug manufacturing conspiracy resulting in deaths …
August 22, 2018
STORY

DEA Executes Operation Profit Over Patients to Dismantle Health Care Fraud Networks

July 03, 2025
… writing unnecessary prescriptions for large amounts of opioids and various combinations of controlled substances to … more than 335,000 pills of oxycodone 30mg, which is highly addictive and dangerous, to patients who showed obvious signs of addiction and drug-diversion. Patients and patient …
July 03, 2025
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DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 09, 2022
… the dangers of this deadly drug.” Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than … morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, and highly addictive. Drug traffickers are increasingly mixing fentanyl … with other illicit drugs—in powder and pill form—to drive addiction and create repeat customers. Many people who are …
May 09, 2022
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Two New Jersey Pharmacists Charged With Illegally Distributing Oxycodone And Other Pain Killers

November 14, 2016
… counts of illegal distribution. “There is a real opioid epidemic in the United States, one that’s responsible … fake prescriptions or to individuals whom they knew to be addicts.” Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the … have been doing their part to help in the reduction of the opioid epidemic we are facing. Instead, based on the …
November 14, 2016
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San Diego Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Death

March 07, 2022
… first responders quickly identified the mass-collapse as an opioid overdose and administered Narcan – a medication … has is way worse, way more deadly, than other highly addictive and dangerous drugs that we see.”  When addressing … life.  If you are using drugs, please seek help with your addiction.  It could save your life.”   “Today, a drug …
March 07, 2022
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Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced for Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Oxycodone

October 07, 2021
… “By knowingly and intentionally writing prescriptions of addictive opioids that he knew would be resold, he violated not only … medical professionals who contribute to the risk of addiction, overdose and death by their callous actions.” Ms. …
October 07, 2021
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Long Island Doctor Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

May 25, 2023
… on 32 counts of unlawfully distributing oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription painkiller, to 18 patients without a … to using all tools available to address the damage the opioid crisis does to our communities.” “DEA’s investigative … such illicit drug use and the diversion of highly addictive opioid prescriptions was egregious. I commend the …
May 25, 2023
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Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Causing The Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients And Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

May 23, 2018
… prescribing oxycodone, a particularly dangerous and addictive drug, with lethal results. The Department of … like Dr. Belfiore accountable for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.” “From the time he was arrested, to today’s … lost at the hands of Dr. Belfiore, whose practice enabled addiction and overdose - both of which contribute to the …
May 23, 2018
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Merrick Doctor Arrested For The Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone To An Undercover Police Officer

October 08, 2014
… complaint with illegally distributing oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain medication. The defendant is … added to the list of those who perpetuate the spread of opioid addiction by allegedly facilitating the distribution …
October 08, 2014
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Former Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Pain Medication

May 14, 2015
… medication for no medical purpose opens the door to drug addiction. Nearly 80 percent of people who recently started … used prescription pain relievers illegally. To combat opioid addiction, DEA and our law enforcement partners are … But when they are abused can be dangerous and highly addictive. Let me be clear, a vast majority of physicians …
May 14, 2015
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Long Island Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of Controlled Substances

May 21, 2014
… wrote hundreds of prescriptions for thousands of opioid pain pills without legitimate medical need BROOKLYN, … medical purpose. “By prescribing thousands of highly addictive pain pills without a legitimate medical purpose, … drugs, and contribute to the rise of drug abuse and addiction in our communities.” Ms. Lynch expressed her …
May 21, 2014
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Riverhead Physician Assistant Arrested For Conspiracy To Illegally Prescribe Oxycodone

November 04, 2015
… with conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain medication. Also this morning, a … Agent in Charge James J. Hunt stated, “People who are addicted to opioid painkillers are forty times more likely to be …
November 04, 2015
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Charges filed against dozens in trafficking network responsible for diverting over 23 million oxycodone, hydrocodone and carisoprodol pills

August 28, 2019
… offices and residences, aimed at disrupting networks of opioid diversion. The United States Drug Enforcement … our communities with over 23 million dangerous and highly addictive pills.”   “Today’s action shows that the … criminals, including medical professionals, who peddle opioids for profit,” said Assistant Attorney General Brian …
August 28, 2019
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DEA Surge In Drug Diversion Investigations Leads To 28 Arrests And 147 Revoked Registrations

April 02, 2018
… Surge part of Administration’s focus on combatting the opioid epidemic WASHINGTON - For 45 days in February and … organizations responsible for the illegal distribution of addictive and potentially deadly pharmaceutical controlled …
April 02, 2018
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Pacific Beach resident pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl that caused two overdoses, one of them fatal

October 24, 2019
… to him. J.H. had to be administered Narcan (used to treat opioid overdoses) and rushed to the hospital, but survived … drug overdoses in Pacific Beach in September 2018.   Many opioid addicts start their addiction with legitimate prescription drugs. Drug cartels, …
October 24, 2019
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Alabama doctor charged with additional counts of prescribing controlled substances

June 26, 2019
… hyperactivity disorders, Suboxone, a drug used to treat opioid addiction, and oxycodone, an opioid. The indictment … involved delegating responsibility for seeing patients with opioid addictions to staff such as his x-ray technician and …
June 26, 2019
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Yonkers Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of More Than 100,000 Oxycodone Pills

October 19, 2022
… prescribed more than 100,000 doses of a highly potent and addictive opioid without a legitimate medical need.  As this case … of professional practice.  Oxycodone is a highly potent and addictive opioid that commands high prices in the black …
October 19, 2022
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Pharmacist And A Pharmacy Technician Indicted For Conspiracy To Illegally Distribute Prescription Drugs

December 29, 2015
… on indictments that they conspired to illegally distribute opioid painkillers and other controlled substances.  A … Morris said. “All too often, this abuse leads to addiction, shattered lives, and even death. For the health … and becomes a drug dealer, preying on prescription drug addicts like any other trafficker in illegal drugs, he …
December 29, 2015
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Career drug dealer sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine, opioids, marijuana

October 13, 2020
… dealer sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine, opioids, marijuana October 13, 2020 Atlanta Contact Info …
October 13, 2020
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Three Sentenced In Opioid "Pill Mill" Case, Including Dallas Doctor

May 26, 2017
… Three Sentenced In Opioid "Pill Mill" Case, Including Dallas Doctor May 26, …
May 26, 2017
STORY

DEA’s Washington Division Holds Operation Engage Business Roundtable Event

July 23, 2021
… Street , and many others, joined to discuss the impact of addiction and illicit drug health crises through the lens of … 75% of employers have been affected in some way by employee opioid use, while only 17% of employers believe their organization is extremely well prepared to deal with opioid use in the workplace,” according to the National …
July 23, 2021