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Doctor Arrested On Charges He Conspired To Illegally Distribute Thousands Of Highly Addictive Oxycodone Pills By Writing Fraudulent Prescriptions For People He Never Treated Or Examined

… He Conspired To Illegally Distribute Thousands Of Highly Addictive Oxycodone Pills By Writing Fraudulent … from the deadly epidemic of prescription opiate and heroin addiction in New Jersey,” said Acting Attorney General …
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St. Louis County doctor pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining opioid narcotic prescription drugs

… Louis County doctor pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining opioid narcotic prescription drugs January 21, 2020 St. … charge of fraudulently obtaining oxycodone, a narcotic opioid prescription drug.  This case was investigated by the … persons’ names, including prescriptions for the narcotic opioid pain relief drugs hydrocodone and oxycodone.  Dr. …
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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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Retired Cadott, Wisconsin physician to pay $70,000 to resolve controlled substances prescribing, recordkeeping violations

… to his prescribing of controlled substances, including opioids, outside the usual course of professional practice, … they were suffering from opioid use disorder and other addictions. Dr. Bowe had received authorization to treat up …
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South Florida pain management doctor sentenced to 17 ½ years in prison for illegally dispensing opioid drugs and bond jumping

… sentenced to 17 ½ years in prison for illegally dispensing opioid drugs and bond jumping November 26, 2019 Miami … having been convicted at trial of illegally dispensing opioid pain medications and jumping bond pending sentencing. … was to improperly issue prescriptions to patients for opioids, such as hydromorphone, oxycodone and …
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Five Members Of Michigan Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To Federal Prison

… overdoses as a “public health epidemic.” In fact, addiction to (heroin and prescription opiate painkillers) is growing, and annual opioid-related deaths now exceed the number of annual … of problems that occur in a newborn that was exposed to addictive illegal or prescription drugs while in the …
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J-CODE announces 61 arrests in its second coordinated law enforcement operation targeting opioid trafficking on the Darknet

… its second coordinated law enforcement operation targeting opioid trafficking on the Darknet March 26, 2019 … Domestic WASHINGTON – Today, members of the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement team announce the results of …
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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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Northeast Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Dismantled

… James J. Hunt said: “This organization monopolized on opioid addiction by pushing tens of thousands of oxycodone pills …
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“Pill Mill” doctor pleads guilty to opioid distribution, admits signing prescriptions for dead and jailed patients

… “Pill Mill” doctor pleads guilty to opioid distribution, admits signing prescriptions for dead … a medical doctor practicing in San Diego, pleaded guilty to opioid distribution in federal court today, admitting that … distributed 78,544 hydrocodone pills. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication commonly known as Norco or Vicodin. …
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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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National Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges involving more than $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

… and other defendants accused of illegal distribution of opioids. The Southern District of Georgia’s announced … “Medical practitioners who unlawfully dispense dangerous, addictive and potentially deadly substances do so under the …
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New boss for DEA’s St. Louis Division says astronomical increases in seizures of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine a top priority

… neighborhoods, and having a major emphasis on the national opioid epidemic facing the country will not waiver.  “Our … is all too familiar with illicit drugs, as well as the opioid and prescription drug abuse that damages and destroys … groups to deliver demand reduction awareness, education, addiction and recovery resources. If we only concentrate on …
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O.C. Doctor Who Illegally Prescribed Addictive Pain Medications, Often Meeting With Patients At Starbucks, Gets 11¼-Year Sentence

… O.C. Doctor Who Illegally Prescribed Addictive Pain Medications, Often Meeting With Patients At … who admitted that he illegally prescribed dangerous, addictive painkillers to “patients” he barely examined …
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Anchorage doctor sentenced for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids in health care fraud scheme

… doctor sentenced for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids in health care fraud scheme January 06, 2021 Seattle … Demerol, is a Schedule II controlled substance, and is an opioid with an abuse liability similar to morphine. The …
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SoCal Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller And Laundering His Drug Trafficking Proceeds

… SoCal Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller And Laundering His Drug Trafficking …
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Drug Enforcement Administration And Discovery Education Announce Finalists In 1st Annual Operation Prevention Video Challenge

… 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 …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

… old, unwanted, or expired—some of which can be a gateway to addiction. “Properly disposing of unneeded medications is … numbers from drug overdoses and poisonings.  Oftentimes, opioid abuse and the path to addiction begins with the home … Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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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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Judge sentences St. Louis County doctor for fraudulently obtaining opioid narcotic prescription drugs

… 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 …
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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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Nine Defendants Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin And Oxycodone In Staten Island, New York

… Staten Islanders weathered the storm termed by many as the ‘opioid epidemic,’ with users transitioning from abusing … partners, we arrested nine dealers responsible for fueling opioid addiction on Staten Island.”   “These defendants … to investigate and prosecute those who peddle these highly addictive narcotics in our communities.” “America’s …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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DEA’s Louisville Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of its  Fentanyl Free America   … of fentanyl in our communities: Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces $10 Million Civil Penalty Recovery Against New York Pharmaceutical Distributor Kinray, LLC.

… medical professionals who fuel the illegal market for opioids.  Pharmaceutical companies, as the makers and … up facilitating the illegal sale and distribution of highly addictive opioids.  Today’s settlement is part of our …
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DEA LA 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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Mt. Pleasant doctor found guilty in federal court of opioid trafficking after Columbia pharmacy visit

… Mt. Pleasant doctor found guilty in federal court of opioid trafficking after Columbia pharmacy visit July 23, … whom Hargrave established non-medical reasons for writing opioid prescriptions.   “We trust our doctors to first do no … Atlanta via Twitter at @DEAATLANTADiv.   # # # Synthetic Opioids On …
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Tufts Medical Center & Local Pharmacy Chain Settle Alleged Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

… SEP 20 - BOSTON - In concurrence with National Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, the U.S. … the widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin addiction, and is devastating our communities,” said Special …
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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 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 …