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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 …
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Second Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 97 Months’ Imprisonment For Distributing Fentanyl In Which A Young Mother Died After Ingesting

… holds Monroe accountable for contributing to the deadly opioid epidemic facing this country. This Office, together … lives will be saved by reducing the availability of opioids and preventing new addictions.” “There are no words to express our sorrow for …
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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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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… of the high and the cheap price of methamphetamine. Many opioid addicts are reportedly transitioning to … methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.”  “The stark rise in …
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Dr. Rogelio Lucas And His Wife Convicted On 30 Counts

… they engaged in a conspiracy to sell prescriptions for the addictive opioid painkiller oxycodone for no legitimate … who use their special privileges to illegally distribute addictive drugs for no medical reason will be judged by same …
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23 Years In Prison For “Dr. Khan”

… faith in prescribing these medications. These powerful and addictive drugs in the opioid class are easily abused, and can lead to addiction and eventual heroin use.   “More people die in …
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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” In Manchester To Address Fentanyl, Heroin, Prescription Drugs And Violent Crime

… in ways we’ve never done before in order to stop abuse, addiction and to save lives.” The 360 Degree Strategy brings … impactful efforts to address drug misuse and abuse, addiction, trafficking and the violence that accompanies it. … others. “There is no neighborhood that is safe from the opioid epidemic-this is a threat to our nation’s public …
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Long Island Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years’ Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Distribution Of Oxycodone

… oxycodone and distribution of oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain killer, in connection with … in the drug transactions as well as their own destructive addiction to oxycodone. Oxycodone is a scheduled controlled … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative …
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Long Island Doctor Sentenced To Eight Years Of Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Distribution Of Oxycodone

… for conspiring to illegally distribute the highly-addictive narcotic oxycodone, to be followed by three years … and suffering, inundating our communities with a highly addictive narcotic and causing the death of a young man … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative …
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Fentanyl and heroin darknet vendors indicted

… with distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone and other opioids as a result of a coordinated operation by the U.S. … activity. Our country is in the midst of a serious opioid addiction crisis and some users will do anything to …
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DEA, Arizona Attorney General & Tempe Police Announce 150+ Subjects Charged & Massive Quantities of Narcotics Seized

… cartels, Sinaloa and Jalisco (CJNG), who continue to drive addiction and drug poisonings in communities nationwide, … that haven't been touched in some way by the scourge of the opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis," said Attorney General … with chemicals sourced largely by China. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid and just milligrams of fentanyl, …
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Operators Of Bogus Medical Clinics Charged In Conspiracy To Divert Massive Amounts Of Prescription Narcotics To The Black Market

… million prescription pills - including oxycodone and other addictive and dangerous narcotics - to the black market.  … a financially motivated racket that diverted deadly and addictive prescription painkillers to the black market,” … not tolerate criminal enterprises that fuel and exploit the opioid epidemic.” “The two indictments charge 14 defendants …
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Law Enforcement Disrupts Active Heroin Packaging Operation

… overdose deaths and devastate the lives of those who become addicted and the people who love them,” Bridget G. Brennan … we can do to rein in this epidemic is reduce the flow of addictive drugs available in our neighborhoods and on our … organizations at the foundation of the heroin and opioid epidemic are being targeted by law enforcement …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Opium

January 22, 2025
Opium is a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic that is extracted from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. The opium poppy is the key source for many narcotics, including morphine, codeine, and heroin.
January 22, 2025
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DEA works with practitioners to bring awareness to prescription drug diversion

… crisis in the United States and the misuse of prescription opioids continue to contribute to a large percentage of … the health and safety of their communities by reducing drug addiction and diversion.   # # #   On …
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Wisconsin Dentist Pleads Guilty to Oxycodone Diversion Charge

… Agent in Charge Paul E. Maxwell. “Professionals who divert opioids fuel deadly addictions and undermine the public’s confidence in the …
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America Responds To National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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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Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution

… a fatal overdose. “Those suffering from the disease of opioid addiction need access to treatment and recovery,” … accountable for their actions. In response to the ongoing opioid epidemic DEA and its local, state and federal law …
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Leader Of North Shore Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced To Prison

… was brought as part of the federal response to the growing opioid abuse epidemic in Massachusetts and other New England states.  Heroin is highly addictive, and users can quickly develop a tolerance, … greater quantities of the narcotic.  Between 2000 and 2014, opioid overdose deaths have more than tripled with a spike …
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Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Charges: Includes Distribution Of Pills Manufactured With Acetyl-fentanyl

… charges and admitted importing a powerful synthetic opioid from China that was used to produce homemade pills … that imported acetyl-fentanyl, a powerful and highly addictive opioid very similar to fentanyl. Acetyl-fentanyl, which is …
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Statewide Simulcast On Heroin

… a special TV report on the growing perils of heroin and opioid use in Arizona will broadcast simultaneously and … seeking counseling or more information on heroin and opioid addiction.  A 100-phone center with training …
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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 … Affairs Synthetic drugs Fentanyl Methamphetamine Oxycodone Opioids Synthetic Opioids On On …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic ST. LOUIS – The Drug Enforcement … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
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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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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in Georgia

… 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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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

… with nearly three-fourths of those deaths involving opioids, and we are on pace to surpass that this year,” said … and providing support and services to those fighting drug addiction disorder.  Fighting this epidemic from both ends …
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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

… with nearly three-fourths of those deaths involving opioids, and we are on pace to surpass that this year,” said … and providing support and services to those fighting drug addiction disorder.  Fighting this epidemic from both ends …
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Six Defendants Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Narcotics Trafficking In Westchester County

… James J. Hunt said:  “Gangs are actively capitalizing on opioid addiction by pushing potent heroin onto our streets.  … increasing the risks of potential overdoses caused by opioids.  I applaud the men and women of the Westchester …