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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 …
May 08, 2025
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Waynesboro Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Felony Drug Charge

… Federal sentence awaits pharmacist who illegally acquired opioids AUGUSTA, GA -- A Waynesboro pharmacist is awaiting … to treat severe pain, Oxycodone carries a serious risk of addiction, abuse, and overdose, according to the Centers for …
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DEA Seattle Field Division Amplifies Life-Saving Campaign as the United States Prepares to Welcome the World for FIFA World Cup 2026 ™

… as the U.S. continues to confront the deadly synthetic opioid crisis. Significant progress has been made in the … aged ages 18-to-44 years old.  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid often mixed with other illicit substances, such as …
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DEA Seattle 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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CVS To Pay $3.5 Million To Resolve Allegations That Pharmacists Filled Fake Prescriptions

… forged prescriptions for controlled substances - mostly addictive painkillers - more than 500 times between 2011 and … the widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin addiction, and is devastating our communities,” said DEA … Diverted painkillers are contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in our Commonwealth.  Although CVS is …
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Former Ford Dealership Manager Pleads Guilty To Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

… of the broader national threat we face in prescription opioid misuse and addiction,” said Comer.  “Torn communities, broken homes and … shows the seriousness the FBI places on the upward trend of opioid addiction supported by the unscrupulous acts of the …
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Members Of Taos County-Based Heroin Trafficking And Money Laundering Ring Enter Guilty Pleas

… part of HOPE Initiative which seeks to reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE - Ivan … had a disproportionately devastating impact on New Mexico.  Opioid addiction has taken a toll on public safety, public …
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24 In Arkansas Charged In Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

… charged for their roles in prescribing and distributing opioids and other dangerous narcotics. Thirty state Medicaid … dealers from diverting these pills to the hands of other addicts and dealers, either by writing fraudulent …
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DEA To Conduct Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference In Cumberland County To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids And Link To Heroin Abuse

… Cumberland County To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids And Link To Heroin Abuse August 25, 2016 …
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DEA Chicago Field Division, United Against Fentanyl Walk for Lives in Wisconsin on July 11

… leading killer of young Americans.” “I'm walking because addiction and fentanyl took someone I love, and I know what …
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McKesson Pays Record $150 Million Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Pharmaceutical Drug Orders Including Opioids

… To Report Suspicious Pharmaceutical Drug Orders Including Opioids January 17, 2017 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us … our first line of defense in the fight against prescription opioid abuse. If they turn a blind eye to suspicious orders …
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Atlanta Drug Dealer Charged Under Operation Scope For Distributing Heroin That Resulted In Overdose Death

… jury on April 3, 2018. “In this case, the death of a person addicted to heroin strikes at the core of this country’s opioid epidemic,” said Robert J. Murphy, the Special Agent … “Operation SCOPE does not just apply to those who prescribe opioids, it also targets drug traffickers who allegedly …
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Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case

… Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case May 05, 2017 Dallas Contact Info …
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Online drug dealer sentenced to 15 years for distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that caused overdose death

… program in dosimetry at the time he passed.    Many opioid addicts start their addiction with legitimate prescription drugs. Drug cartels, …
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DEA To Train Delaware Law Enforcement On Heroin Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Ab

… Overdose Investigations To Combat Epidemic Of Prescription Opioid And Heroin Ab February 05, 2016 Philadelphia Contact … other resources about sources of supply for prescription opioids and heroin to assist them with furthering their own …
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Fourth Circuit Upholds Former Tabor City Doctor’s Conviction for Operating a Pill Mill

… a physician’s conviction for unlawful prescribing of opioids and other controlled substances since the Supreme … In total, Kim dispensed more than two million doses of addictive prescription medications. Kim’s clinic was located …
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Long Island Medical Doctor Charged with Illegally Distributing Oxycodone Pills

… at risk and undermines critical measures to address the opioid epidemic,” said Susan A. Frisco, Acting Special Agent … partners to hold accountable bad actors who exploit opioid addiction for personal financial gain.” Specifically, … doctor’s professional practice. It is a powerful and highly addictive drug and is frequently abused because of its …
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New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Department of Human Services

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Department of Human Services, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of New Jersey.

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Charges filed against dozens in trafficking network responsible for diverting over 23 million oxycodone, hydrocodone and carisoprodol pills

… 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 …
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Two North Texas doctors, one nurse sentenced to prison for federal drug trafficking violation

… Eastern District of Texas for the illegal distribution of opioids and other pharmaceutical controlled substances, … doctors who over-write prescriptions, potentially causing addiction and overdoses,” said DEA Dallas Division Special …
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Two Pharmacists Convicted For Illegally Dispensing To Patients Of A Pill Mill

… can no longer fill the opiate cravings of pill-seeking addicts with impunity.  Owners and operators of pill mills … web of deception, reeling in casts of thousands who are addicted to pharmaceutical drugs.  This investigation was a … professionals that prey on drug addicts, and feed their addictions in order to make a profit, are simply drug …
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Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case

… Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case March 24, 2017 Dallas Contact Info …
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DEA and U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Louisiana announce settlement with drug distributor

… 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 …
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

… or expired.  These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.   “Communities across the country again … helps prevent medication misuse that too often leads to opioid addiction at a time when Americans are dying from …
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DEA Denver Division sets new record for 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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“Operation Red Raider” results in 21 arrested in cocaine and heroin distribution ring in New Jersey

… have felt the devastating and staggering impact of the opioid crisis and the distribution and use of illegal … drugs.  Since January 1, 2018, there have been 49 fatal opioid overdoses in Gloucester County, compared to 69 for … like Operation Helping Hand to connect those suffering from addiction with treatment--we also are re-doubling our …
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Over 40 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized from Drug Mill Six Blocks Away from Bronx Daycare

… against the manufacture and use of this cheap, synthetic opioid, including by disrupting the supply chains that … than morphine. It is inexpensive, widely available, highly addictive, and comes in a variety of colors, shapes and … mixing fentanyl with other illicit drugs to drive addiction and create repeat business. Many victims of …
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Doctor, Office Administrator And Nurse Practitioner Selling Prescriptions For Fentanyl And Oxycodone

… “At the same time that cartels are pushing fentanyl on opioid users, this investigation identified a rogue doctor … in lab coats, directly contributing to the glut of highly-addictive opioids flooding the streets of New York City and its …
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Doctor Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Illegal Distribution Of Millions Of Oxycodone Pills

… communities, and health professionals are trying to avoid - opioid addiction and overdose deaths.”      U.S. Attorney Preet …
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DEA working hard to tackle rising drug threat in Johnson City area

… tested positive for the presence of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is lethal in extremely small … those overdose deaths, just over 49,000 were from synthetic opioids, which include prescription painkillers, heroin, fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. Pill abuse and addiction is often the starting point for heroin and …