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Long Island Doctor Convicted of Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

October 07, 2021
… on 31 counts of unlawfully distributing oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription painkiller, and one count of … of vulnerable patients and contributed to the spread of the opioid epidemic by peddling dangerous drugs,” stated Acting … he knew were taking illegal drugs or who he suspected were addicts. There is a significant risk of an overdose when …
October 07, 2021
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Long Island Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses Defendant Distributed Fentanyl that Caused the Overdose Death of Selden Man

December 14, 2022
… Thompson.” “This defendant was responsible for fueling addiction by trafficking powerful narcotics that led to the … dealers accountable as well as community groups to help the addicted get the assistance they need.” “This case is a stark reminder of the tragic devastation that the opioid epidemic has inflicted regionally, and specifically …
December 14, 2022
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in Knoxville to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

September 25, 2018
… and treatment, and community outreach. “As America’s opioid epidemic rages on in communities like Knoxville, DEA … to find new and innovative ways to address this growing addiction to heroin and prescription drugs and the violent … for sustainable, impactful efforts to address drug abuse, addiction, trafficking and the violence that accompanies it. …
September 25, 2018
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Enforcement operation dismantles meth supply ring in Jamestown, NY

June 19, 2018
… “While much attention—and rightfully so—is given to the opioid epidemic, methamphetamine remains a formidable and … too familiar with this topic. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, harmful stimulant. The men and women arrested … Special Agent in Charge James Hunt stated, “Meth is cheap, addictive, highly toxic; and it is here, in the Southern …
June 19, 2018
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Is This Saturday

April 26, 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. Parents and children are encouraged to educate …
April 26, 2016
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New York City Firefighter Charged In Narcotics Sales: Drugs Sold In Front Of Firehouse And Near Schools

November 29, 2016
… 15, 2016, Torres allegedly sold 80 pills of Vicodin, an addictive prescription opioid painkiller, to the customer near a gas station at the … another 80 Vicodin pills, as well as 28 Xanax pills, an addictive drug prescribed for anxiety. Torres also provided …
November 29, 2016
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Queens Doctor Indicted For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

May 03, 2013
… L. Mayard with illegal distribution of oxycodone, a highly-addictive prescription medicine used to treat severe pain. … no harm,’ Mayard prescribed hundreds of thousands of highly addictive pills with complete disregard for where they would … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative …
May 03, 2013
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 26, 2016
… 6,880 - 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 26, 2016
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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges against 601 Individuals Responsible for over $2 Billion in Fraud Losses

June 28, 2018
… of Justice History Resulted in 76 Doctors Charged and 84 Opioid Cases Involving More Than 13 Million Illegal Dosages of Opioids WASHINGTON  – Attorney General Jeff Sessions and …
June 28, 2018
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Heroin Investigations Lead To Two Major Seizures: $12 Million Street Value

October 01, 2014
… established transportation routes for distribution and an opioid dependent consumer population.   But law enforcement … heroin seizures.  These arrests stopped this highly addictive opioid drug from flooding our communities and prevented senseless overdoses that stem from heroin addiction.” New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. …
October 01, 2014
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Physician pleads guilty to manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the deaths of three patients of his Flushing, Queens pill mill

June 18, 2019
… three patients to whom he illegally sold prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances in lethal dosages … after becoming aware of patients’ attempts to taper off addictive medications.   Choy drew patients from a wide …
June 18, 2019
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December 23, 2024
… medications. Prescription Awareness Story Prescription Opioids DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies … Older Adults Visit SAMHSA website Basics About Prescription Opioids Visit CDC website Other Helpful Resources Veterans with Alcohol & Drug Addiction: Signs & Support - Mental Health (va.gov) Too Many …
December 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

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

September 27, 2021
… pills that contain these dangerous and extremely addictive drugs are more lethal and more accessible than … drug networks and are made to look like real prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, … 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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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Owner Of Bronx Clinic And 23 Other Individuals Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills

February 05, 2014
… Terdiman is charged with selling prescriptions for highly addictive painkillers on a scale we have not seen before - … They fueled a criminal operation which distributed highly addictive prescription drugs in the Bronx community and … is a highly addictive, prescription narcotic-strength opioid used to treat severe and chronic pain conditions. …
February 05, 2014
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DA Sini & DEA: Suffolk County Legislator arrested for allegedly offering to illegally supply a prostitute with narcotics in exchange for a sex act

October 21, 2020
… said DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan. "Opioid abuse is on the rise again and law enforcement is hard at work tracking down those who fuel drug addiction through distribution. I applaud our law …
October 21, 2020
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Two Georgia Men Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl

October 05, 2023
… to federal prison for trafficking the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl. Darien Cothern, 34, of Marietta, Ga., was … total disregard for the safety of others.” “Fentanyl is an addictive synthetic opioid that has flooded this country, and nearly 300 people …
October 05, 2023
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Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl Pills Produced Using Multiple Pill Press Machines

October 13, 2022
… press in the landing outside the apartment were found. “The opioid crisis remains a clear and present danger to our … and contributing to the loss of life for those battling addiction need to be held responsible for their actions.  In response to the ongoing opioid epidemic, DEA and its local, state and federal …
October 13, 2022
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Staten Island man sentenced to 12 years for illegally distributing oxycodone

October 30, 2019
… “As Gallicchio’s sentence makes clear, those who fuel the opioid epidemic face prosecution and stiff sentences.”   … made in public court proceedings:   Oxycodone is a highly addictive, narcotic opioid that is used to treat severe and chronic pain …
October 30, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Settlement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC

February 07, 2024
… for failure to report thousands of suspicious orders of opioids WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement … and maintain effective controls against diversion of highly addictive controlled substances. At the height of the opioid …
February 07, 2024
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Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Idaho Teen's Death

October 21, 2022
… and so we must all spread the word about this extremely addictive and deadly drug. This is truly about saving … pills. The pills are made to look like prescription opioids such as oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), hydrocodone …
October 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

April 27, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where … must work together if we hope to break the cycle of addiction and reduce overdose deaths, many of which are the …
April 27, 2019
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High-ranking member of violent drug trafficking ring sentenced to nine years in prison

May 10, 2022
… the drug trafficking organization. “The risks of synthetic opioids, like methamphetamine, are well documented – according to the University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, state drug poisonings … 30% in 2020, with methamphetamine and other synthetic opioids (mostly fentanyl) comprising ‘a growing share of …
May 10, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Partners Release 2016 Pennsylvania Drug Overdose Death Report

July 27, 2017
… per 100,000.  The presence of a prescription or illicit opioid was identified in 85 percent of the overdose deaths.  … as a result of drug abuse, with thousands more affected by addiction, either personally, or through family, friends, … counties across the state, we see the devastating effects opioids have on the people of Pennsylvania. Through PERU’s …
July 27, 2017
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Convene At Detroit Summit To Target Opiate Pain Pill And Heroin Trafficking

August 26, 2015
… States has doubled from 2007 to 2012.  In the Midwest, opioid deaths have increased 62 percent.  Just since January … the region.  We also seek to raise public awareness about addiction, treatment and prevention.” On …
August 26, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Joint Investigation Takes Down Willimantic Drug Trafficking Ring

July 07, 2016
… the indictment. “Those suffering from the disease of heroin addiction need access to treatment and recovery,” said DEA … accountable for their actions.  In response to the ongoing opioid epidemic, DEA and its federal, state and local … to using federal law enforcement resources to battle the opioid epidemic in Connecticut, and this investigation was …
July 07, 2016
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DEA Releases New Rules That Create Convenient But Safe And Secure Prescription Drug Disposal Options

September 08, 2014
… overdoses, and about half of those overdoses are related to opioids, a class of drug that includes prescription … These regulations will create critical new avenues for addictive prescription drugs to leave the home and be …
September 08, 2014
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Dr. Michael Belfiore Of Merrick, New York Indicted In Overdose Deaths Of Two Young Men

June 29, 2017
… the message is clear that law enforcement is zeroed in on opioid traffickers, whether a dealer, or a doctor.  There is … 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 …
June 29, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… or expired.  These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.  “Communities across the country again …
May 15, 2023
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 03, 2019
… our law enforcement partners are committed to ending the opioid epidemic, our communities recognize that this is a … the house, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths. The public has embraced the …
May 03, 2019
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DEA Announces 20th Take Back Day

March 01, 2021
… partners prepare for April event WASHINGTON, D.C. – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about the …
March 01, 2021