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Nurse-Practitioner Indicted On Federal Charges, Accused Of Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… plans, and simply sells patients prescriptions for opioids, like oxycodone, in exchange for cash, then such … streets, it creates and feeds a new generation of users and addicts. These addicts will continue to abuse the illegal …
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Former Union General Hospital CEO and two Blairsville doctors sentenced to federal prison for illegally prescribing and obtaining pain pills

… Robert J. Murphy stated, “In this case, the dispensing of addictive prescription pain medication under the guise of a … resources in an effort to stem the tide against the growing opioid epidemic. The spirited level of law enforcement … by a hospital colleague.  He admitted that he had become addicted to oxycodone.  Investigators later learned that, …
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Georgia man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking lethal synthetic opioid he purchased on dark web using cryptocurrency

… man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking lethal synthetic opioid he purchased on dark web using cryptocurrency … conspiracy charges, for buying the deadly synthetic opioid U-47700 on the dark web using cryptocurrency. … abuse parallels that of heroin and morphine, prescription opioids, and other novel opioids. In November 2016, after …
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Father And Son Charged With Running Prescription Drug Trafficking And Forgery Ring

… for approximately $1.5 million in oxycodone, a highly addictive opioid painkiller. An indictment filed by the … to New Yorkers.  Taking advantage of the high demand for opioids - by both traffickers and addicts - the Quezadas allegedly forged stolen …
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Texas Physician Found Guilty for Unlawfully Prescribing Over 1.3 Million Doses of Opioids

… Guilty for Unlawfully Prescribing Over 1.3 Million Doses of Opioids October 18, 2021 Houston Contact Info Contact Us … for unlawfully prescribing more than 1.3 million doses of opioids. According to court documents and evidence presented …
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Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Morphine at Moses Lake Clinic

… a nurse provided her with access to medications, including opioid narcotics such as morphine, an opioid derivative … vials, and then ingested that morphine as part of her own opioid addiction.  She then replaced the morphine with a saline …
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Former Nurse Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Tampering with Morphine Medications at Moses Lake Clinic

… a nurse provided her with access to medications, including opioid narcotics such as morphine, an opioid derivative … vials, and then ingested that morphine as part of her own opioid addiction. She then replaced the morphine with a saline …
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HSTF Investigations Leads to Avondale Man Being Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution

… seized the 13.3 kilograms of drugs. Fentanyl is a man-made opioid 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two milligrams …
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North Hollywood Drug Dealer Who Sold Ketamine that Killed Actor Matthew Perry Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

… a successful actor and author whose struggles with drug addiction were well documented. In October 2023, Sangha and … will act as a lifeline for those struggling with drug addiction.” Besides Sangha, the following defendants have … despite knowing Perry’s well-documented history of drug addiction and that Perry’s personal assistant was …
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DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans

… to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like … sizes—is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults,” said DEA … be considered extremely dangerous. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 …
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Orange County Doctor And Two Employees Indicted On Federal Drug Charges For Writing Prescriptions Without Medical Need

… that allege they issued prescriptions for dangerous and addictive narcotics without a medical purpose.  The … Beach, is accused of seeing “patients” - some of whom were addicted to drugs, and some of whom were undercover law … (best known under the brand name OxyContin), (a synthetic opioid often used as a treatment for addiction to opioids …
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

… 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 …
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DEA Atlanta 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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Online drug dealer pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death

… illegal drugs that result in overdose deaths.   Many opioid addicts start their addiction with legitimate prescription drugs. Drug cartels, …
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

… 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 …
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DEA Las Vegas District Office launches Virtual Youth Opioid Summit during Red Ribbon Week

… DEA Las Vegas District Office launches Virtual Youth Opioid Summit during Red Ribbon Week October 26, 2020 Los … to highlight Red Ribbon Week by releasing a 2-hour youth opioid summit video. The video increases awareness about the …
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New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay More Than $450K to Settle False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act Allegations

… substances to individuals displaying red flags of abuse, addiction, or diversion, including to individuals who … high-risk “holy trinity” drug combination of at least one opioid, benzodiazepine, and a muscle relaxant); and to an individual for buprenorphine, a synthetic opioid that can be used to treat opioid use disorders, at …
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Yonkers Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of More Than 100,000 Oxycodone Pills

… 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 …
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Thirteen individuals charged for their involvement in six fatal opioid overdoses across Hillborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties

… individuals charged for their involvement in six fatal opioid overdoses across Hillborough, Pasco, and Pinellas … charging 13 individuals for their roles in six fatal opioid overdoses. The indictments also notify the defendants … Office as part of the Middle District of Florida’s anti-opioid strategy to combat opioid trafficking and …
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DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills 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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Queens Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns

… of oxycodone, spreading misery in the community and fueling addiction, all to enrich himself. This Office will continue … Tarentino. “Through this illicit scheme, Russo enabled opioid addiction and misuse throughout Queens and Long … to commit criminal acts. He chose to distribute highly addictive drugs to the community he served, then failed to …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

… DEA’s on-going commitment to turn the tide against the U.S. opioid epidemic. Nationwide, close to 745,000 pounds of … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
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Astoria Doctor Indicted In Illegal Sales Of 130 Painkiller Prescriptions: Three Patients Received 30,000 Pills In 6 Months

… he illegally sold 130 prescriptions for oxycodone, a highly addictive opioid painkiller. Duffy, an internal medicine practitioner … admitted to “doctor shopping,” sharing pills and being addicted to the medication. He failed to develop treatment …
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Valley Stream man arrested for allegedly using doctor’s prescription pad to acquire thousands of opioid pills

… using doctor’s prescription pad to acquire thousands of opioid pills November 13, 2020 New York Contact Info Contact … used forged prescriptions to acquire more than 13,000 opioid pills in just nine months,” DA Singas said. “The opioid epidemic is impacting every corner of the United …
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Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Family and Social Services Administration

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Family and Social Services Administration, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Indiana.

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Georgia Division of Addictive Diseases, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

The Division of Addictive Diseases, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Georgia.

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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 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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Drug Law Enforcement Kicking Off The New Year With Record Breaking Heroin Seizures

… half of all drug overdose deaths nationwide were caused by opioids in 2014.  DEA New York Division seized one third of … throughout New York State and the Northeast to feed opiate addiction.  DEA and our law enforcement partners have …
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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 …