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Queens Doctor Indicted For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

… 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 …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

… 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 …
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DEA One Pill Can Kill Social Media Campaign

February 12, 2026
… April 2025.  57% of overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl.  #OnePillCanKill Learn more at  … from China, intentionally poisoning Americans to drive addiction & achieve higher profits. #OnePillCanKill Learn …
February 12, 2026
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Heroin Investigations Lead To Two Major Seizures: $12 Million Street Value

… 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. …
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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges against 601 Individuals Responsible for over $2 Billion in Fraud Losses

… 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 …
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Physician pleads guilty to manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the deaths of three patients of his Flushing, Queens pill mill

… 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 …
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Senior Citizens

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
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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 … 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 …
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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

… 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. …
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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

… 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 …
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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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Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl Pills Produced Using Multiple Pill Press Machines

… 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 …
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Staten Island man sentenced to 12 years for illegally distributing oxycodone

… “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 …
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DEA Announces Settlement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC

… 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 …
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Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Idaho Teen's Death

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

… 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 …
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High-ranking member of violent drug trafficking ring sentenced to nine years in prison

… 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 …
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DEA And Partners Release 2016 Pennsylvania Drug Overdose Death Report

… 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 …
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Convene At Detroit Summit To Target Opiate Pain Pill And Heroin Trafficking

… 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 …
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Joint Investigation Takes Down Willimantic Drug Trafficking Ring

… 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 …
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DEA Releases New Rules That Create Convenient But Safe And Secure Prescription Drug Disposal Options

… 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 …
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Dr. Michael Belfiore Of Merrick, New York Indicted In Overdose Deaths Of Two Young Men

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

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

… 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 …
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DEA Announces 20th Take Back Day

… 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 …
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

… asked. America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and …
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New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Department of Human Services

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Department of Human Services, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of New Jersey.

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Three doctors indicted for conspiring to distribute oxycodone

… practitioners know better than anyone the twin dangers of addiction and overdose that come with powerful narcotics,” … deaths in this country involved prescription or illicit opioid," said Special Agent in Charge Richard Quinn of the … who prescribe medically unnecessary and potentially addictive drugs are a threat to their patients, and their …
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Long Island Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Distributing Heroin that Caused the Fatal Overdose of Victim in Jericho

… the sentencing. “As proven at trial, the defendant feigned addiction to misuse a rehab program to get out of jail, … for drug trafficking, the defendant regularly feigned opioid addiction and was therefore court-mandated to participate in …
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DEA holds 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019

… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where … DEA strives to keep communities safe from drug abuse and addiction.”    “The DEA Prescription Drug Takeback Day gives all of us an opportunity to help prevent addiction and overdose deaths by ensuring that unused …