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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 …
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Fentanyl distributor who used the dark web and crypto currency sentenced to 30 years in federal prison

… by peddling a deadly narcotic to Americans in the grips of addiction," said U.S. Attorney Bash. "This case illustrates … - over 350,000 such pills - to people suffering from opioid addiction, targeting a college campus here in San … Allawi," stated NCIS Special Agent in Charge Humenansky.   "Opioids such as fentanyl are a public health crisis that …
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Heroin Ring In The Bronx Used Car Carriers To Transport Drugs Cross Country

… of transnational heroin suppliers responsible for fueling opioid addiction throughout our communities.” NYPD … narcotics into our neighborhoods. The sale of such highly addictive drugs perpetuates a cycle of substance abuse which …
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Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… local DEA officials have identified the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl and the stimulant methamphetamine as the top … Seventy-five percent of those deaths were related to opioids ( CDC WONDER ) 8.7 million Americans indicated … comprehensive solutions that will help combat our ongoing addiction epidemic.” “The prevalence of Narcan-resistant …
March 28, 2025
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Georgia Division of Addictive Diseases, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

The Division of Addictive Diseases, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Georgia.

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Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Family and Social Services Administration

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Family and Social Services Administration, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Indiana.

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Anesthesiologist Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone And Other Prescription Painkillers

… web of deception, reeling in casts of thousands who are addicted to pharmaceutical drugs. Because of unified law … often sold or diverted on the streets, feeding pain pill addictions and ruining families and lives. Our agents will … pain.  Instead, these individuals were often addicted to opioids, but received new prescriptions nonetheless. Over …
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New York Man Sentenced 15 Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failing To Appear In Court

… abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction, and is devastating our communities.  This … medical use, the illicit distribution of these potentially addictive drugs has been a significant factor in the … law enforcement community to stop the flow of opiates and opioids onto the streets of New Hampshire.  This includes …
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Jasper Pain Clinic Physician Sentenced To Nearly Three Years In Prison For Illegally Dispensing Narcotics

… who abandon their Hippocratic Oath and distribute highly addictive pain medicine without a legitimate medical purpose … against illegal drug distribution that leads to drug addiction and ruined lives.” “Abuse of prescription opiates, … the nation in the number of per capita prescriptions for opioid painkillers, a troublesome distinction. While …
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Long Island Doctor Indicted For Causing Oxycodone Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients

… of two patients through the distribution of the highly addictive pain-killer oxycodone. The superseding indictment … January 2009 and November 2011, who the defendant knew were addicted to drugs and without performing any meaningful … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative …
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“Pill Mill” Distributor Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

… organization that was making a toxic profit off of addiction. These “runners” and “distributors” were allowing a countless number of highly addictive prescription opioids to hit the streets of Maryland, Delaware, …
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Forty-One Defendants Charged With Conspiracy To Traffic Heroin And Prescription Opioids To Upper Midwest Indian Reservations

… Charged With Conspiracy To Traffic Heroin And Prescription Opioids To Upper Midwest Indian Reservations May 28, 2015 …
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Multi-Year Investigation Leads to Indictment

… “Drug cartels, such as the Sinaloa cartel, are driving addiction and overdose deaths in the United States,” said … and to prevent massive amounts of fentanyl pills and other addictive drugs from being sold to our citizens.”  “This … Randy Grossman. “As fentanyl continues to fuel the ongoing opioid epidemic and claim ever more lives, we will use every …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; Longest Sentence to Date

… moved from Boston to San Diego in an attempt to break his addiction. However, Gallagher turned to opioid drugs in the form of counterfeit oxycontin pills … for their hard work on the case. For those who suffer from addiction, please know there is help. Call the Crisis line …
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Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Heroin That Killed Cullman Man, Injured Another

… national epidemic, including here in Birmingham, as people addicted to prescription pills become desperate to feed their addictions,” Hamilton said. “DEA and our law enforcement … is looking for the drug dealer responsible.” “The opioid epidemic continues to cause overdose deaths and near …
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DEA Administrator invites two El Paso and Albuquerque families to first-ever Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic

… family lost a son to a heroin overdose after he became addicted to prescription opioids following a sports injury. They started Serenity … center in Albuquerque for teenagers, and HAC (Healing Addiction in our Community), a non-profit for education and …
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 … Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino. “With the current opioid epidemic and significant increase in overdoses, fatal …
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Scheme To Illegally Distribute Oxycodone

… Lambrakis chose to write prescriptions for unnecessary, addictive, and possibly fatal opiates for his ‘patients.’ … made in public court proceedings: Oxycodone is a highly addictive, narcotic opioid that is used to treat severe and chronic pain …
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Dr. William Hedrick And Nurse Practitioner Charged With Multiple Felony Counts

… County Prosecutor’s Office.  “Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a significant ongoing social struggle that … abuse epidemic is fueled by dangerous overprescribing of addictive opioid drugs by a few medical providers who …
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Haverhill Resident Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

… abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction, and is devastating our communities.  This … and prosecute those who are responsible for distributing opioids and other drugs,” Acting U.S. Attorney Farley said.  “The road to heroin or fentanyl addiction often begins with the misuse of oxycodone pills.  …
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31 Dealers Arrested In Drug Sweep In Yonkers, NY

… and Assistance Response Team) is designed to tackle the opioid crisis by focusing on a three prong approach: … taking our streets back from the perils of drugs and drug addiction. We continue to work diligently to ensure our … Jr. stated, “Drug dealers profit by planting seeds of addiction throughout our communities. The arrests of these …
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Gramercy Physician Convicted In 39 Illegal Prescription Sales

… testified for the prosecution and described developing an addiction to pain medication. Two recounted how they subsequently transitioned to heroin as their opioid addictions progressed. Castro was arrested on March 26, 2013 …
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East Islip Doctor Pleads Guilty To The Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

… today to the illegal distribution of oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain killer. Mandarano entered his … doctor’s professional practice. It is a powerful and highly addictive drug and is increasingly abused because of its … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative …
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Queens Doctor Sentenced To 54 Months’ Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

… to conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain killer, on September 16, 2014. … doctor’s professional practice. It is a powerful and highly addictive drug and is increasingly abused because of its … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Initiative has brought over …
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DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

… households are taking the first step in battling opioid addiction.”   SAC Hunt would also like to thank all of our … events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. "Too often, unused …
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… pills that contain these dangerous and extremely addictive drugs are more lethal and more accessible than … Agent in Charge Cheri Oz.  She further stated, “Synthetic opioids like fentanyl hidden in counterfeit pills are …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Joanna Mlicka-Anderko (571) 776-3409 Event aims to prevent addiction and reduce drug poisoning deaths NEWARK, N.J. – … in the home that are susceptible to misuse and theft.  Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United …