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Amherst Doctor Sentenced For Obtaining Controlled Substances By Fraud And Health Care Fraud

February 02, 2017
… a doctor’s crime and a drug user’s insidious cycle of addiction,” said Hunt. “Issuing prescriptions for controlled … for non-medical purposes is a federal crime that furthers opioid addiction. DEA and our law enforcement partners will …
February 02, 2017
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Doctor who operated oxycodone and fentanyl diversion scheme sentenced to 5 years in prison

July 02, 2019
… narcotics without regard to his patients’ medical needs and addictions is no more than a drug dealer. Lopez will serve a … federal court:   Oxycodone and fentanyl are highly addictive, narcotic opioids that are used to treat severe pain conditions. …
July 02, 2019
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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” In Charleston To Huntington, West Virginia Tri-County Area

February 15, 2017
… and continue to be among the hardest hit by the heroin and opioid epidemic. The DEA 360 Strategy is a framework for … information and resources, and helping erase the stigma of addiction, we can educate young people and others about the … together to look for ways to conquer drug misuse and abuse, addiction, and trafficking that will have a sustainable …
February 15, 2017
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Conviction Of Local Doctor For Unlawfully Dispensing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills

March 17, 2016
… 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 …
March 17, 2016
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Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of More Than 10,000 Oxycodone Pills, Resulting In One Known Death

October 01, 2015
… 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 …
October 01, 2015
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Sinaloa-based narcotics distributor designated under the Kingpin Act for trafficking fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine in Oregon

May 12, 2021
… 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 …
May 12, 2021
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More than $1.2 million worth of heroin seized; 15 indicted during operation tied to 15 overdoses, three fatal

December 17, 2019
… 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 …
December 17, 2019
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Drug Manufacturer to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle Substances Act Allegations

April 10, 2024
… (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 …
April 10, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 22, 2023
… 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 …
November 22, 2023
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Washington Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison

October 26, 2021
… 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 …
October 26, 2021
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DEA Announces Culture-based Drug Prevention Tools Now Available to Educators

April 19, 2021
… 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 …
April 19, 2021
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San Antonio Physician Agrees to Pay $350,000 to Resolve Allegations that he Pre-Signed Prescriptions and Issued Prescriptions Without Appropriate Examinations

March 09, 2021
… the ongoing commitment of DOJ and DEA to address the opioid crisis and to prevent, detect and investigate the … level and ultimately reduce the availability of highly addictive opioids.” After an investigation into Dr. Rojas’ prescribing …
March 09, 2021
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DEA’s 15th Rx Drug Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success In Georgia

May 07, 2018
… 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 …
May 07, 2018
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DEA’s 15th Rx Drug Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success In North Carolina

May 07, 2018
… 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 …
May 07, 2018
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DEA’s 15th Rx Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success In South Carolina

May 07, 2018
… 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 …
May 07, 2018
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DEA’s 15th Rx Drug Take Back Day Hailed As Huge Success In Tennessee

May 07, 2018
… 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 …
May 07, 2018
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Carfentanil-Related Overdose Death Indictments

September 21, 2016
… 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 …
September 21, 2016
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Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Prescription Pills

February 08, 2018
… 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 …
February 08, 2018
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sets New Record

May 06, 2016
… 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 …
May 06, 2016
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Gonic Woman Sentenced In Connection With Drug Distribution Causing Death

December 02, 2016
… 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 …
December 02, 2016
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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

May 11, 2016
… 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 …
May 11, 2016
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New Bedford Gym Owner Pleads Guilty To Heroin Trafficking

October 05, 2016
… 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 …
October 05, 2016
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl

June 27, 2017
… 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,” …
June 27, 2017
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Record-Setting Results

May 06, 2016
… 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 …
May 06, 2016
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Lockport Man Charged With Heroin Death

September 14, 2017
… 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 …
September 14, 2017
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New Yorkers Safeguarded Their Medical Cabinets Of Lurking Dangers- Unused, Unwanted And Expired Medication

May 09, 2016
… 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 …
May 09, 2016
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Over 40 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized from Drug Mill Six Blocks Away from Bronx Daycare

September 29, 2023
… 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 …
September 29, 2023
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Queens Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Narcotics Distribution

May 27, 2021
… 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 …
May 27, 2021
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 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 … Drug traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse in the United …
September 27, 2021
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 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 … Drug traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse in the United …
September 27, 2021