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

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Phoenix, AZ
United States

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.

https://palgroup.org/
For Organizations that Help Families
Finding strength to cope with your loved one’s substance use or death due to substance use link
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New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

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Albany, NY
United States

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
 

http://www.oasas.ny.gov/
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General Resources
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PRESS RELEASE

DEA and U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Louisiana announce settlement with drug distributor

May 24, 2019
… as required by federal regulations contributes to the opioid epidemic, which has caused devastating harm to … crisis at every level and reduce the availability of highly addictive, dangerous drugs.”   “The fight against opioid … and public health initiatives,” said U.S. Attorney Joseph. “Opioids are now the leading cause of accidental death in the …
May 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

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

September 27, 2021
… pills that contain these dangerous and extremely addictive drugs are more lethal and more accessible than … drug networks and are made to look like real prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, … JTT etc Synthetic drugs Fentanyl Methamphetamine Oxycodone Opioids Amphetamines Synthetic Opioids On On …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorney, DEA And Lexington, Kentucky Police Announce New Partnership In Fight Against Opiate Epidemic

September 30, 2016
… aiming to implement a comprehensive approach to Kentucky’s opioid epidemic.  As part of the plan, the Lexington Police … drug dealers that distribute heroin, fentanyl and other opioids that lead to overdose.  The Overdose Prosecution … information to survivors of an overdose who suffer from addiction. The Lexington Police Department is currently …
September 30, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA hosts industry association conference as part of continued collaboration on prescription drug abuse

June 25, 2019
… prescription drug misuse and find solutions to our nation’s opioid epidemic,” Assistant Administrator Martin said. “We … with important medication, while lowering drug diversion, addiction, crime, and overdoses which we have become all too … lives to drug overdose last year, and many of them were opioid-related—heroin, fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and …
June 25, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Collects Record-Setting Amount Of Meds At Latest National Rx Take-Back Day

May 06, 2016
… and the misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug … medications are often an unintended catalyst for addiction.  Take-Back events like these raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and offer the public a safe and anonymous …
May 06, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the United States

September 27, 2022
… organizations that use deception and treachery to drive addiction with complete disregard for human life. To save … fake pills into the illicit drug market to exploit the opioid crisis and the already increasing addicted population.  Manufacturing these pills with …
September 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Queens Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

March 20, 2013
… in Long Island with distribution of oxycodone, a highly-addictive prescription medicine used to treat severe pain. … drugs from their intended use they fuel drug abuse and addiction. We are committed to vigorous prosecution of this …
March 20, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

21 Charged With Trafficking Of Prescription Opiates

July 28, 2016
… facilitate the destruction of lives through drug abuse, addiction and even death,” said Drug Enforcement (DEA) … and nurse practitioners to increase awareness of the opioid epidemic and encourage responsible prescribing. In … and distribution of any controlled substances, especially addictive opiates such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, is a …
July 28, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Merrimack Valley operation results in arrest of 38 individuals

September 23, 2019
… New Hampshire. The operation targeted the distribution of opioids, including fentanyl and heroin, and resulted in … not relent in putting those distributors profiting from addiction and lawlessness out of business, so that the …
September 23, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

May 25, 2022
… of Pounds of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths May 25, 2022 Miami …
May 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

April 24, 2017
… Prevents Drug Thefts, Abuse, Overdoses WASHINGTON - Addictive prescription drugs that are thrown away or left … no questions asked.  America is experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose, and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers, with 6.4 million Americans age 12 and …
April 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 25, 2016
… sites. America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse … easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction. On …
April 25, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Alexandria man with no medical qualifications dispensing thousands of prescriptions, including to children

September 27, 2019
… dispensing thousands of prescription medications, including opioids, outside the usual course of professional practice. … number of prescription medications, including dangerous, addictive opioids. Moreover, his reckless actions add to the …
September 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor sentenced to prison for prescribing narcotics to non-patients

June 13, 2019
… weight-loss clinics admitted handing out prescriptions for opioids and amphetamines SAVANNAH, Ga. – A physician with … “The reckless distribution of pharmaceuticals results in addiction and death, and this doctor can no longer do harm …
June 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 08, 2018
… to come together and do his or her part to fight the opioid crisis - simply by disposing of unwanted prescription … Back Day events continue to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where … drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce the addiction and overdose deaths plaguing this country due to …
May 08, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Former Parker Doctor, Office Manager, And Two Pharmacists Indicted For Conspiracy And Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Medication Resulting In Patient Deaths

April 12, 2016
… to abuse, misuse, and develop or maintain dependencies or addictions to controlled substances. Littleford routinely wrote new prescriptions for opioids when the individuals for whom he was writing the …
April 12, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Three New Haven Men Charged With Distributing Drugs Involved In Wave Of Overdoses

June 28, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. Frank … “Those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need access to treatment and recovery.  But, those …
June 28, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Local Doctor and Former Pro Football Player Indicted

September 12, 2019
… for illegal distribution of prescription drugs, including opioids.     “Americans rely on healthcare providers, many …
September 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

New Charges For Former NY State Assemblyman Brook-Krasny

June 14, 2017
… in Medicaid fraud and selling prescriptions for powerful addictive pain pills. Related charges were filed in an … to illegally sell prescriptions for over 3.7 million opioid painkillers, to defraud Medicaid and Medicare of … for opioid prescribing. For example, patients prescribed opioids are instructed not to consume alcohol because there …
June 14, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION

Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… and therapy can can help some people struggling with addiction sustain recovery.  Treatment should include access … naltrexone, which are effective for both prescription opioid and heroin addiction.            Naloxone Naloxone is … antagonist that rapidly binds to opioid receptors, blocking opioids from activating them. An appropriate dose of …
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DOCUMENT

Jack Riley: Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate for a Field Hearing Entitled All Hands on Deck: Working Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl

September 14, 2015
Testimony
… Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl Testimony September 14, 2015 … Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl 091415t.pdf On …
September 14, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Black market pill manufacturing operation dismantled in Bronx apartment building; superintendent among three charged

October 09, 2018
… over 860 pills of purported oxycodone, a prescription opioid medication, and another 50 pills of purported … ecstasy pills contained pure methamphetamine, more addictive than MDMA. On Sept. 11, 2018, Hernandez-Ozoria and … nation’s high demand for pain pills, a powerful gateway to addiction.  But this investigation reveals an even more …
October 09, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

National healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals responsible for over $2 billion in fraud losses

June 28, 2018
… new charges against 26 individuals for health care fraud, opioid-related crimes, and related offenses.  Nine … of Alabama for their roles in the unlawful distribution of opioids, announced the DEA and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. … pharmacists take advantage of people suffering from drug addiction in order to line their pockets. These are …
June 28, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

City of Chicago skyline lit red in support of Red Ribbon Week and DEA’s 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020

October 21, 2020
… about the dangers of illegal drug abuse and the misuse of addictive prescription drugs that can be lethal in very small amounts.” The rates of prescription opioid drug misuse in the United States are alarmingly high, … public about the potential for misuse of medications and addiction.  DEA’s Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest …
October 21, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 29, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where … (DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps).   "Addiction causes a tremendous amount of pain and suffering, not just for those addicted to drugs, but also for their families and friends," …
April 29, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

April 23, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where … (DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps.)   "Addiction causes a tremendous amount of pain and suffering, not just for those addicted to drugs, but also for their families and friends," …
April 23, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Sponsoring 11th National Prescription Take Back Day

April 26, 2016
… easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction. DEA New Jersey Division Special Agent in Charge … Today, four out of five new heroin users begin their addictions with prescription pain medications.  Getting … and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse …
April 26, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday April 30th

April 27, 2016
… here in New England we are experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse … of prescription pain medication is the gateway to heroin addiction. "Many Americans are not aware that medicines …
April 27, 2016