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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Conviction Of Local Doctor For Unlawfully Dispensing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills

… of New York City with more than a million pills of highly addictive oxycodone, a drug involved in the overdose deaths … as evidence presented during trial: Oxycodone is a highly addictive, prescription-strength narcotic used to treat …
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Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of More Than 10,000 Oxycodone Pills, Resulting In One Known Death

… Allegedly selling scripts for money, Dr. Ramirez supplied opioid addicts with their fix and supplied street … and chronic pain conditions.  Oxycodone can result in addiction similar to an addiction to codeine or morphine, and there is an illegal …
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Sinaloa-based narcotics distributor designated under the Kingpin Act for trafficking fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine in Oregon

… profits of their illegal trade responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic. We will continue to work closely with our … data, there were 70,630 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Opioids and synthetic opioids were alone responsible for …
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More than $1.2 million worth of heroin seized; 15 indicted during operation tied to 15 overdoses, three fatal

… and for their unstinting commitment to ending the opioid epidemic.” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said, “We are in the midst of a serious nationwide addiction crisis, and every single bust makes a … rid the Island of narcotics and help save the lives of the addicted.” “This organization was making millions of dollars …
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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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Drug Manufacturer to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle Substances Act Allegations

… (MOA). “Manufacturers that work with dangerous and addictive opioids must safeguard the drugs,” U.S. Attorney Sellinger … said. “My office is dedicated to holding every level of the opioid distribution chain accountable for failures to …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

… of the DEA’s New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz “Many times addiction to prescription opioids leads to individuals looking to purchase these pills … powder into fake pills to mimic legitimate prescription opioids and other pills. DEA Lab analysis of these seized …
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Washington Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison

… hundreds of blank prescription forms which enabled Nay, an addict and drug dealer, and other members of the conspiracy to distribute large quantities of opioid medications and other controlled substances.  United … enforcement partners are working tirelessly to combat the opioid epidemic in our community.  The sentence imposed …
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DEA Announces Culture-based Drug Prevention Tools Now Available to Educators

… and middle school students to address the nation’s opioid crisis and encourage resiliency through a Native … program that educates students about the science behind addiction, and its impact on the brain and body. Operation … – each with a unique perspective on the United States’ opioid crisis – holds great promise for directing resources …
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DEA’s 15th Rx Drug Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success 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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DEA’s 15th Rx Drug Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success 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’s 15th Rx Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success 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 15th Rx Drug Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success In Tennessee

… 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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Carfentanil-Related Overdose Death Indictments

… from or about families who have been affected by the opioid epidemic.  It is the job of the Drug Enforcement … fight.  When a drug trafficking organization distributes opioid based drugs that result in an overdose or a death, … the harm that they inflict on the people who are battling addiction.” U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott will preside …
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Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Prescription Pills

… you and seek prison to deter you from contributing to this opioid epidemic,” stated United States Matthew Attorney … of Oxycodone is a critical contributing factor to the opioid epidemic that is facing Michigan. IRS-CI and its … unfortunate expense of those who are sick and vulnerable to addiction.” The case was investigated by the Drug …
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sets New Record

… 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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Gonic Woman Sentenced In Connection With Drug Distribution Causing Death

… Administration for their work on this case.  Fighting the opioid epidemic is a multi-pronged, team effort.  One facet … “Those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need access to treatment and recovery.  But, those … accountable for their actions.  In response to the ongoing opioid epidemic DEA and its local, state and federal …
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DEA New England Field Division Collects A Record 43.4 Tons Of Prescription Drugs During The 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… drugs.  It is estimated that 10% of the drugs collected are opioid pain killers which would represent approximately 8,600 pounds of opioids that are out of medicine cabinets and potentially … pill, heroin, and fentanyl epidemic of substance abuse and addiction.” The following is a breakdown of collected …
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New Bedford Gym Owner Pleads Guilty To Heroin Trafficking

… 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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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl

… A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 12, 2017.  “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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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Record-Setting Results

… 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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Lockport Man Charged With Heroin Death

… are forewarned that today’s heroin harbors highly potent opioids that can cause instantaneous death.” Assistant U.S. … be alive.’" Kennedy continued, “Sadly, the consumption of opioids is robbing many individuals of that first and most … of all of our citizens, including those that struggle with addiction.” The defendant made an initial appearance this …
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New Yorkers Safeguarded Their Medical Cabinets Of Lurking Dangers- Unused, Unwanted And Expired Medication

… 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 … and the misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug …
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Queens Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Narcotics Distribution

… thousands of Oxycodone pills into the community during an opioid epidemic,” said Acting United States Attorney Lesko. … Lampert. “After inappropriately and dangerously dispensing opioid pills and stealing from Medicare and Medicaid, … importantly the lives of those who potentially suffer from addiction.” “Today’s sentencing is proof positive of the …
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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 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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Eugene Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Overdose Death of University of Oregon Student

… family specifically requested he be named in this release. Opioid abuse affects communities across the nation. … of nearly 29% from the previous 12-month period. Synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) accounted for more than three …
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Richland business owner sentenced to more than 28 years for falsifying human clinical research trials

… adolescent smoking, cirrhosis, scabies, depression, and opioid addiction to name just a few, according the evidence … been properly injected as required, dangerously hoarding opioids intended to be dispensed to study subjects, and …
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Pawan Kumar Jain Arrested On Charges Of Unlawfully Dispensing Prescription Drugs And Health Care Fraud

… federal indictment alleges that Jain’s over-prescribing of opioid pain medication resulted in the deaths of two … M. Arabit said, “The diversion and abuse of prescription opioids, such as hydrocodone and oxycodone, threatens the … of his patients, contributes to this problem by prescribing addictive pain killers in an unprofessional manner absent a …
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Three Chinese Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Five Employees Charged with Conspiring to Manufacture Fentanyl

… the companies and individuals who fuel our nation’s deadly opioid epidemic—wherever they are located—will be found and … country. The manufacturing and distribution of these highly addictive drugs perpetuates a cycle of substance abuse which … States has ever faced. It is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than …