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

… 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 …
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NACoA - National Association for Children of Addiction (for organizations)

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) (for organizations)

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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New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

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
 

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

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

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

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

… 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 …
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Merrimack Valley operation results in arrest of 38 individuals

… 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 …
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Queens Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

… 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 …
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21 Charged With Trafficking Of Prescription Opiates

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

… 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 …
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Doctor sentenced to prison for prescribing narcotics to non-patients

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

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

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

… 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 …
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Local Doctor and Former Pro Football Player Indicted

… for illegal distribution of prescription drugs, including opioids.     “Americans rely on healthcare providers, many …
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New Charges For Former NY State Assemblyman Brook-Krasny

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

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

… 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 …
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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

… of Pounds of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths May 25, 2022 Miami …
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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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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
… 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
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Black market pill manufacturing operation dismantled in Bronx apartment building; superintendent among three charged

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

… 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 …
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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

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

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

… 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," …
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DEA Sponsoring 11th National Prescription Take Back Day

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

… 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 …