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Fort Lauderdale resident sentenced to 30 Years in prison for distributing fentanyl resulting in death

… (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Wright.  “The recent spike in opioid sales, which correlates to an increased death toll, … friends and loved ones about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction. Federal law enforcement authorities will continue … prosecute those who endanger our residents by fueling the opioid epidemic.” Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Maglione …
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51 Arrested In Major Heroin Takedown

… and DEA is attacking the criminals who prey on the weak and addicted with their violent drug trafficking," said DEA St. … over the past decade. Many prescription drug users became addicted to opioid medications originally prescribed for a legitimate …
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Staten Island Physician’s Assistant And Two Other Individuals Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone Pills

… today in Manhattan federal court: Oxycodone is a highly addictive, prescription narcotic-strength opioid used to treat severe and chronic pain conditions. … At times, Zaccagnino paid the “patients,” some of whom were addicted to oxycodone, with oxycodone tablets for their …
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Fourteen Plead Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Participating In Massive Oxycodone And Heroin Conspiracy In And Around Rockland County

… drug overdose deaths; 28,647 deaths, or 61%, involved opioids,” said DEA SAC Hunt.  “The abuse of diverted pain … and enabling drug traffickers to make a toxic profit off addiction.  Last March, law enforcement combined resources …
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“Trash Can” Drug Threat in Mid-Atlantic

August 13, 2021
… drugs, they are often haphazardly packed with fentanyl, an opioid so potent that just a tiny amount can cause a fatal … to providing a safer future and solution to a lot of our addiction and drug problems. Of course, staying away from … drugs is best. But if you or a loved one need help with addiction, there’s always help. Our partners at the …
August 13, 2021
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DEA Task Force seizes $150 million worth of opioids from tractor trailer headed to Northeast

… DEA Task Force seizes $150 million worth of opioids from tractor trailer headed to Northeast March 04, …
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Pharmacy owner charged with illegally distributing oxycodone and operating a health care fraud and kickback scheme

… Paul A. Crotty. DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan said, "Opioid abuse is America’s deadliest enemy killing more than … Regal Remedies’ front or back door to peddle non-prescribed opioids.  Working with our local, state, and federal … personal gain, directly contributing to the glut of highly addictive opioids flooding the streets of the New York City …
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Parker doctor sentenced for illegally distributing controlled substances

… showed he routinely prescribed large quantities of opioids, often in conjunction with benzodiazepines, without … harm of prescription drugs and protect those vulnerable to addiction.”   “The continued successful prosecution of …
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Texas men plead guilty to trafficking 10 kilograms of fentanyl

… is the greatest and the most significant synthetic opioid threat to the United States, including here in … “Fentanyl kills, and drug dealers are selling this highly addictive drug at a growing rate,” said United States … and vigorous prosecution of those who traffic in synthetic opioids, my office is making the fight against this epidemic …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in South Carolina

… year, this event continues 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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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in North Carolina

… year, this event continues 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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DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage

… 360 Strategy, which aimed its resources specifically at opioids, and allows field divisions to customize plans and … are on the rise DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of the Granite State.  DEA under Op …
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Colorado Pharmacy and Pharmacist Agree to Resolve Allegations that They Unlawfully Filled Dangerous Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

… dispensed controlled substances, including dangerous opioids and drug combinations.  People’s Pharmacy operated a … knowingly and unlawfully dispensing Oxycodone that led to addiction and in some cases death.  Pharmacists have a …
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DEA And Governor Wolf Announce 15th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other potentially 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 SAC Wilson. “More people start down the path of substance use disorder with opioid prescription drugs than any other substance.” “It’s …
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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 … Drug traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse in the United …
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DEA, AZHIDTA, Governor's Office, MATFORCE host inaugural Arizona Drug Summit: Uniting for Solutions

… efforts. "Arizona is making great progress in combating the opioid epidemic. It is imperative that we have a unified … noting that while the nation is continuing to face an opioid crisis, methamphetamine is the primary drug threat in … lives, we cannot overlook the threat of methamphetamine addiction and the incredible surge in methamphetamine …
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Pharmacist gets 10 years in prison on DEA case

… year after investigation shows significant diversion of opioids PHOENIX – The DEA today announced the sentencing of … will continue to prioritize resources to combat the serious opioid addiction affecting the thousands of people across …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… citizens of the Pacific Northwest into the fight against opioid abuse.” Now in its 8th year, National 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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New Haven Man Sentenced To 87 Months For Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Involved In Spate Of Overdoses

… indicated the cocaine was laced with fentanyl, a powerful opioid that can be at least 50 times more powerful than … that day and their ongoing investigative work during this opioid epidemic continues to save lives.” “Anytime there is … “Those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need access to treatment and recovery.  But, those …
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DEA Task Force Investigation Dismantles Hartford-Based Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Ring

… as a heroin additive.  Seven firearms also were seized. “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels across New England and those suffering from opioid addiction need access to treatment and recovery,” …
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Heroin

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin.” Often “cut” with other drugs or...
January 21, 2025
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Boynton Beach Doctor Arrested For Writing Unlawful Prescription

… by law to dispense and administer narcotic drugs to drug addicts for maintenance or detoxification treatment.  In … a Schedule II narcotic. “In the midst of this opioid crisis, it is unconscionable that a data-waived …
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Federal Jury Convicts Pinehurst Doctor Of Drug Conspiracy

… for cash. These prescriptions were for the highly addictive controlled substances oxycodone, adderall, and …
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Doctor Sentenced To 16 Years For Distributing Drugs

… 2012 and May 2014, Beier sold prescriptions for highly addictive drugs like oxycodone, Adderall and hydrocodone in …
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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. In the previous ten take-back events …
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DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

… Prevents Drug Thefts, Abuse, and Overdoses SAN FRANCISCO - 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.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and …
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Nationwide Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Dismantled

… generated for the benefit of the defendants. “Opiate addiction is the center of the storm which leaves behind a … product, this powerful pain reliever from the opioid family carries a high risk of abuse, addiction, and … and its cousin painkiller hydrocodone. People who become addicted to oxycodone often switch to the opiate heroin that …
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Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

… over 2,000 people in Massachusetts to drug poisonings. The opioid crisis is real and growing. Individuals who seek to … clearly demonstrates that the grave consequences of the opioid crisis extend far beyond street level dealing, and … those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic and addiction.” The charge of conspiracy to distribute and …
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Maryland Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution

… Green’s federal trial he sold fentanyl that fueled the opioid crisis in Southern Maryland,” stated Acting United … investigating and prosecuting those responsible for fueling addiction and deadly overdoses and poisonings in our area – … Major Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Synthetic drugs Fentanyl Opioids Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout …
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West Bloomfield doctor sentenced to prison for diverting thousands of oxycodone pills

… for writing medically unnecessary prescriptions for addictive opioids as part of a scheme that flooded Michigan with … is critical to our ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic nationwide and the Department of Justice …