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Pharmacy owner charged with illegally distributing oxycodone and operating a health care fraud and kickback scheme

… Paul A. Crotty. DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan said, "Opioid abuse is America’s deadliest enemy killing more than … Regal Remedies’ front or back door to peddle non-prescribed opioids.  Working with our local, state, and federal … personal gain, directly contributing to the glut of highly addictive opioids flooding the streets of the New York City …
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DEA ALERTS: Arizona’s First Carfentanil Overdose Reported

… incident occurred in late 2017.  Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid with a “potency 10,000 times that of morphine” and is … we must stress the importance of treatment for those addicted to these dangerous opioids prior to their attempted use of this extremely …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of its Fentanyl Free America … of the extreme threat of fentanyl: Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than …
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Long Island man sentenced to 90 months’ imprisonment for fentanyl trafficking

… Donovan announced the sentence. “Brown preyed on vulnerable addicts to enrich himself, exposing them to significant risk … with fentanyl, a drug that is a leading factor in the opioid crisis plaguing Long Island and the United States,” … trafficking is inevitably linked to corruption, crime and addiction,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “Jamal …
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DEA and U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Louisiana announce settlement with drug distributor

… as required by federal regulations contributes to the opioid epidemic, which has caused devastating harm to … crisis at every level and reduce the availability of highly addictive, dangerous drugs.”   “The fight against opioid … and public health initiatives,” said U.S. Attorney Joseph. “Opioids are now the leading cause of accidental death in the …
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Fort Lauderdale resident sentenced to 30 Years in prison for distributing fentanyl resulting in death

… (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Wright.  “The recent spike in opioid sales, which correlates to an increased death toll, … friends and loved ones about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction. Federal law enforcement authorities will continue … prosecute those who endanger our residents by fueling the opioid epidemic.” Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Maglione …
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DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans

… to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like … sizes—is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults,” said DEA … be considered extremely dangerous. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 …
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Two Green Bay Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl Disguised as Percocet

… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 … in 2021, with 66% of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. This case was investigated by the …
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New Charges For Former NY State Assemblyman Brook-Krasny

… in Medicaid fraud and selling prescriptions for powerful addictive pain pills. Related charges were filed in an … to illegally sell prescriptions for over 3.7 million opioid painkillers, to defraud Medicaid and Medicare of … for opioid prescribing. For example, patients prescribed opioids are instructed not to consume alcohol because there …
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Our Community, Our Epidemic: Turning Drug Awareness Into Action

… number one public health crisis hitting American cities; opioid addiction.  Similar to resource collaboration used in … relief to those suffering from the effects of these highly addictive and dangerous substances.” In addition to the U.S. …
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Rhode Island Businesswoman Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for Money Laundering

… business expands, so too do the rates of drug use, addiction and overdose. Ms. Correa thought she could … serve as a warning to others that our efforts to curb drug addiction doesn’t just involve prosecuting drug dealers, it … directly supporting a trafficking operation that fuels addiction and death in our communities. The DEA will hold …
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Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

… over 2,000 people in Massachusetts to drug poisonings. The opioid crisis is real and growing. Individuals who seek to … clearly demonstrates that the grave consequences of the opioid crisis extend far beyond street level dealing, and … those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic and addiction.” The charge of conspiracy to distribute and …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

… Springfield - (417) 888-9800 Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic ST. LOUIS – The Drug Enforcement … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
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DEA San Francisco and United Against Fentanyl Will Walk for Lives on July 11

… America is DEA’s commitment to eliminating deadly synthetic opioids like fentanyl and saving American lives, said …
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Susan A. Gibson: Before the Subcommittee on Health Energy and Commerce Committee United States House of Representatives, for a Hearing Entitled “Combating the Opioid Crisis: Helping Communities Balance Enforcement and Patient Safety”

February 28, 2018
… of Representatives, for a Hearing Entitled “Combating the Opioid Crisis: Helping Communities Balance Enforcement and … of Representatives, for a Hearing Entitled “Combating the Opioid Crisis: Helping Communities Balance Enforcement and …
February 28, 2018
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Neil D. Doherty: Before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, United States House of Representatives, for a Hearing Entitled “Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA and Other Initiatives

October 25, 2017
… for a Hearing Entitled “Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA and Other Initiatives … for a Hearing Entitled “Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA and Other Initiatives …
October 25, 2017
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DEA Issues Warning Over Counterfeit Pills

… tied to counterfeit pills containing the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl.  Manufactured by Mexican drug trafficking … to expand their business among the already increasing opioid-addicted population.  Manufacturing these pills using … information concerning the availability of any synthetic opioids as they surface within local drug markets with your …
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Seven Arrested In Major New York City Prescription Forgery Ring

… leaders of a lucrative scheme to forge prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers and illegally obtain pills from … Bivona and Keller schemed to profit off of other people’s addictions by pushing diverted oxycodone onto New York …
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Former Jacksonville healthcare worker sentenced to five years in federal prison for opioid distribution conspiracy

… worker sentenced to five years in federal prison for opioid distribution conspiracy June 23, 2020 Miami Contact …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Event aims to prevent addiction and reduce drug poisoning deaths WASHINGTON – The … in the home that are susceptible to misuse and theft.  Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United …
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DEA ALERT: Fake Oxy Pills Killing Arizonans

… deaths tied to counterfeit pills laced with powerful opioid fentanyl.  Manufactured by Mexican drug trafficking … to expand their business among the already increasing opioid-addicted population.  People are dying across the … concerning the availability of this and any other synthetic opioids as they surface within local drug markets.  The DEA …
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Federal Officials Participate In New Mexico Pharmacists Association’s Mid-Winter Meeting

… Office and DEA discuss initiative to address heroin and opioid epidemic in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - … and abuse contributes to New Mexico’s heroin and opioid epidemic and enlisting their support in combatting …
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Former Doctor Sentenced In White Plains Federal Court To 18 Months In Prison For Selling Oxycodone Prescriptions

… diverted prescription opiates feed the vicious cycle of addiction and abuse that is devastating too many of our … dealer perpetuating one of America’s #1 health threats - opioid abuse,” stated Special Agent in Charge James Hunt. … George P. Beach II stated:  “Oxycodone is a highly addictive, often abused medication.  By illegally selling …
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Doctor convicted on nine counts in connection with oxycodone and fentanyl diversion scheme

… law enforcement’s efforts to bring justice to victims of opioid addiction," said Special Agent in Charge Donovan. "By … betrayed his patients and the public, peddling dangerous opioids to addicts and drug dealers for his own personal financial …
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Beaumont Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… “Fentanyl, even in small amounts, is a potent synthetic opioid, approximately 100 times more potent than morphine … drug dealers who distribute this poison and exploit addictions in the Eastern District of Texas.” This case was …
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Manchester Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy

… 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 development of the opioid crisis that is affecting New Hampshire.  The U.S. …
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Fentanyl and heroin darknet vendors indicted

… with distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone and other opioids as a result of a coordinated operation by the U.S. … activity. Our country is in the midst of a serious opioid addiction crisis and some users will do anything to …
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Two Georgia Men Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl

… 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 …
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Local Pain Doctor Named In A 114 Count Indictment; Accused Of Illegally Issuing Hundreds Of Thousands Of Prescriptions For Controlled Substances

… enterprise responsible for the mass distribution of addictive prescription opioids,” said U.S. Attorney Hochul. “The defendant ignored … version of 19th Century opium dens responsible for fueling opioid addiction, overdoses and death. Similar to blood …
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Opioid dealer that caused deaths of two people going to prison for more than 21 years

… Opioid dealer that caused deaths of two people going to …