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

October 01, 2021
… 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 … region, of drug traffickers using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis.  Fentanyl, most commonly found in these …
October 01, 2021
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Federal Law Enforcement Officials Warn of "Rainbow Fentanyl" Appearing in Oregon

August 30, 2022
… a brightly-colored version of the highly-toxic synthetic opioid responsible for hundreds of fatal overdoses every day … an increase of nearly 15% from the previous year. Synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) accounted for more than three …
August 30, 2022
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Announcement of Southeast Michigan Regional Strike Force

September 25, 2018
… recognized that Southeast Michigan had both a significant opioid problem and a violent gang problem. Analysis of … substances which caused the death of those who developed an addiction to opioids.  The local agencies include Michigan State Police, …
September 25, 2018
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Department of Justice Announces Results of Operation Dark HunTor

October 26, 2021
… Domestic International Law Enforcement Operation Targeting Opioid Traffickers on the Darknet Results in 150 Arrests … 152.1 kg of amphetamine, 21.6 kg of cocaine, 26.9 kg of opioids, 32.5 kg of MDMA, in addition to more than 200,000 …
October 26, 2021
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Second of Two Defendants Sentenced in Scheme to Steal, Sell Drugs from Nursing Home Patients

April 19, 2021
… partners will continue to target those who traffic these addictive and sometimes deadly pain medications.” “All too … drugs in the community – including dangerously addictive opioids – starts with pilferage of medicine …
April 19, 2021
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DEA to announce Operation 360 campaign to address substance abuse, prescription misuse, and violent crime in Central Ohio

May 29, 2020
… Response Team (Project FORT) and Rapid Response Emergency Addiction Crisis Team (RREACT) within each community,” said … violent gangs, and the rising problem of prescription opioid and heroin abuse in U.S. cities. Become a part of the …
May 29, 2020
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DEA San Diego Announces 20th Take Back Day

March 01, 2021
… and local partners prepare for April event SAN DIEGO – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the … and protect yourself and your loved ones from potential addiction and overdose. Return your unused, unwanted, and … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths.   Learn more about the …
March 01, 2021
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DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

April 27, 2017
… easy to access disposal of old prescription drugs. DENVER - 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 …
April 27, 2017
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications … Verne Hibbert.  “We encourage everyone to help combat the opioid crisis and avoid overdose deaths by continuing to …
April 30, 2021
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 15, 2021
… National Prescription Drug Take Back Day HOUSTON – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the … more importantly in educating everyone about the dangers of addiction and overdoses that continue to plague our … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about the …
April 15, 2021
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DEA National Take Back Day set for April 27

March 28, 2019
… Misusing these medications can lead to accidental overdose, addiction, or untimely death.  By safely disposing of these … hopes to reduce the potential misuse and abuse of powerful, addictive opioids.”   The DEA is asking people to look …
March 28, 2019
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 29, 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 29, 2016
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DEA And Partners Across Michigan Continue Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday

April 27, 2017
… Prevents Drug Thefts, Abuse, and Overdoses DETROIT, Mich. - 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 …
April 27, 2017
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DEA And Partners Across Kentucky Work To Prevent Drug Abuse Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is This Saturday

April 27, 2017
… Drug Thefts, Abuse, and Overdoses LOUISVILLE, Ky. - 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 …
April 27, 2017
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DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

April 24, 2017
… Prevents Drug Thefts, Abuse, and Overdoses DALLAS - Addictive prescription drugs that are thrown away or left … Earth Day.”   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 …
April 24, 2017
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Natick Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin And Fentanyl Charges

October 27, 2015
… - heroin laced with fentanyl and/or straight fentanyl - to addicts, one of whom ultimately died after overdosing.  … with others to distribute both heroin and fentanyl to addicts in the Framingham and Natick areas.  Ferraro pleaded … was brought as part of the federal response to the growing opioid abuse epidemic in Massachusetts and other New England …
October 27, 2015
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

October 18, 2016
… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and … the widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin addiction, and is devastating our communities,” said DEA …
October 18, 2016
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Derry Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl

June 06, 2017
… J. Ferguson.  “Those suffering from fentanyl and heroin addiction need treatment and recovery, but those that … enforcement community recognizes that those who suffer from addiction require treatment, those who profit from the sale … our continuing efforts to stop the distribution of illegal opioids into our state.” This case was investigated by the …
June 06, 2017
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Santa Barbara Doctor Found Guilty Of Prescribing Exorbitant Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

August 25, 2015
… painkillers for “patients” - many of whom were drug addicts, and some of whom died from drug overdose - was … was a prolific writer of prescriptions for highly addictive and dangerous drugs.  In 2011, for example, Diaz … and received prescriptions for powerful drugs that included opioids, anti-anxiety medications and muscle relaxants.  …
August 25, 2015
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Santa Barbara Doctor Sentenced To Over 27 Years In Federal Prison For Prescribing Exorbitant Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

December 07, 2015
… painkillers for “patients” - many of whom were drug addicts, and some of whom died from drug overdoses - was … that Diaz was a prolific writer of prescriptions for highly addictive and dangerous drugs and that he prescribed the … and received prescriptions for powerful drugs that included opioids, anti-anxiety medications and muscle relaxants.  …
December 07, 2015
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 25, 2016
… 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
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DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

April 24, 2017
… Prevents Drug Thefts, Abuse, and Overdoses LOS ANGELES - 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 …
April 24, 2017
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As Part Of Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown, DEA Arrests Orange County Doctor Who Illicitly Sold Over 1.2 Million Narcotic Pills

July 13, 2017
… a resident of Laguna Beach, allegedly sold prescriptions to addicts and drug dealers in exchange for fixed cash fees, … investigation, Olsen also sold hundreds of prescriptions to addicts in other states, such as Oregon, without ever seeing … 120 defendants who allegedly prescribed and distributed opioids and other dangerous narcotics. On …
July 13, 2017
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DEA Los Angeles Shuts Down Major Phony Prescription Printing Operation With Four Arrests

February 05, 2015
… rackets that profit from the epidemic of painkiller addiction,” said Anthony D. Williams, Special Agent in … Division. The prescriptions, often filled out for highly addictive opioids such as Oxycodone, would bear the name, …
February 05, 2015
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Is This Saturday

October 18, 2016
… sites. America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans abuse … easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction. “Prescription drug abuse has become the nation’s …
October 18, 2016
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Belchertown, MA Man Sentenced To 41 Months In Federal Prison

October 21, 2014
… Acting Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt. “Heroin addiction and overdoses have been on the rise in our … obtain are two essential steps to reducing the tragedies of addiction and overdose,” stated United States Attorney … hit our towns hard. On average, 46 people die a day due to opioid overdoses and this sentencing exemplifies law …
October 21, 2014
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 27, 2016
… 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 27, 2016
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 27, 2016
… 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 27, 2016
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 27, 2016
… 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 27, 2016
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Williamsville Doctor Pleads Guilty To Prescription Drug Charge

January 09, 2017
… This case revealed the sales were to enable a doctor’s own addiction as well as aiding in others’ drug use.   This … or by our communities who are embattled in a fight against opioid abuse.”   Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Astorga, … request of the patient’s daughter whom Siddiqui knew was addicted to pain medication. The patient’s daughter was also …
January 09, 2017