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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic October 19, 2021 San Diego Contact Info … of unneeded medications that too often become a gateway to addiction SAN DIEGO - The Drug Enforcement Administration …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic October 19, 2021 Houston Contact Info … of unneeded medications that too often become a gateway to addiction HOUSTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration will …
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DEA Las Vegas & community stakeholders announce a new comprehensive strategy to address the opioid crisis

… announce a new comprehensive strategy to address the opioid crisis February 18, 2020 Los Angeles Contact Info … way for the DEA to continue to lead the fight against opioid addiction and overdose deaths in Las Vegas.  DEA … and other community leaders to jointly fight the scourge of opioids. As a designated 360 opioid strategy city, the DEA …
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Wisconsin physician agrees to pay penalties to resolve allegations of prescribing opioids illegally and violating False Claims Act

… to pay penalties to resolve allegations of prescribing opioids illegally and violating False Claims Act April 06, … of opioids has played a large role in the national opioid addiction crisis that our country currently faces on …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

… Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction October 16, 2023 New Orleans Contact Info Contact … can be a gateway to addiction and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic. A majority of people who use a prescription …
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Pharmacy Tech Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Tampering With Opioids For IV Fluid

… Tech Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Tampering With Opioids For IV Fluid February 21, 2018 New Orleans Contact … problem across the nation, with over four million Americans addicted to prescription drugs,” DEA Assistant Special Agent …
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths April 28, 2022 … marking the most drug-related deaths ever recorded, with opioid-related deaths accounting for 75 percent of all … and business. Additionally, with the passage of the DUMP Opioids Act in 2021, the public may now use drop boxes at …
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Pain Clinic Owners Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Opioid Prescribing

… Pain Clinic Owners Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Opioid Prescribing December 13, 2021 Chicago Contact Info … of unlawfully distributing Oxycodone, Methadone, and other opioids outside of a professional medical practice and not …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic October 19, 2021 Seattle Contact Info … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law …
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Multiple Pharmaceutical Distributor Executives, Sales Representatives and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of over 70M Opioid Pills

… Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of over 70M Opioid Pills October 03, 2024 Houston Contact Info Contact … have pleaded guilty.  According to court documents, the opioids allegedly distributed - oxycodone, hydrocodone and …
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DEA Sponsors The Play Off-Script As Part Of DEA 360 Strategy Against Prescription Opioid, Heroin Abuse

… Off-Script As Part Of DEA 360 Strategy Against Prescription Opioid, Heroin Abuse April 07, 2017 Philadelphia Contact … Theater Company, is a play about the misuse of prescription opioids.  The play features three high school students an …
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Spokane dentist pleads guilty to distributing opioids

… Spokane dentist pleads guilty to distributing opioids March 25, 2019 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) … in an inappropriate relationship with M.B. and she became addicted to hydrocodone. Shelby also stated that it had been …
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Nassau Doctor Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Overprescription of Opioids that Led to Five Deaths

… to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Overprescription of Opioids that Led to Five Deaths January 22, 2024 New York … of dangerous drugs to victims exhibiting clear signs of addiction and other health emergencies. His actions …
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Former Modesto Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Opioids

… Former Modesto Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Opioids May 11, 2023 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us … for a legitimate medical purpose. These drugs are highly addictive and commonly abused. They affect the central …
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Eight defendants arrested for distributing millions of opioid pills from India

… Eight defendants arrested for distributing millions of opioid pills from India September 12, 2019 New England … with money laundering.   “DEA is addressing the threat of opioids, both internationally and domestically. We … to the widespread abuse of opioids which is a gateway to addiction and is devastating our communities. DEA will …
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CA Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrest of Santa Clara Doctor for Illegal Opioid Prescription Scheme

… Bonta Announces Arrest of Santa Clara Doctor for Illegal Opioid Prescription Scheme August 11, 2023 San Francisco … Santa Clara County doctor accused of illegally prescribing opioids to patients. The arrest and charges are the result … who allegedly utilized forgery and fraud to obtain highly addictive opioids for his own personal benefit,” said Drug …
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Doctor admits soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for opioids

… soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for opioids December 09, 2020 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us … said. “Many of these patients were dealing with pain and addiction, and instead of getting help from their doctor, …
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DEA To Sponsor Off-Script Play For High School Students As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse

… As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse March 28, 2016 Philadelphia Contact … Theater Company, is a play about the misuse of prescription opioids.  The play features three high school students an …
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DEA and the Chicago Crime Commission Launch a Provocative New Billboard Campaign with Clear Channel Outdoor in an Effort to Save Chicagoans from Opioid-Related Deaths & Abuse

March 08, 2019
… Clear Channel Outdoor in an Effort to Save Chicagoans from Opioid-Related Deaths & Abuse March 08, 2019 CHICAGO – A … joined by Amy Voss, a local advocate in the fight against opioids; Douglas O’Brien, Health and Human Services - …
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Las Cruces psychiatrist pleads guilty to unlawfully prescribing opioids

… Cruces psychiatrist pleads guilty to unlawfully prescribing opioids March 28, 2022 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) … benzodiazepines, which put Jane Doe at unacceptable risk of addiction, diversion or overdose. By the terms of the plea …
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Wilmington Doctor to Pay $170,000 to Resolve Allegations of Unlawful Prescribing of Opioids

… $170,000 to Resolve Allegations of Unlawful Prescribing of Opioids June 23, 2023 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) …
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DEA And U.S. Attorney’s Office Launch Opioid Abuse Prevention Public Awareness Campaign

… DEA And U.S. Attorney’s Office Launch Opioid Abuse Prevention Public Awareness Campaign November … consequences of abusing, selling and sharing prescription opioids, which has had a devastating impact on families and …
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Minneapolis Tactical Diversion Squad talks opioids to Special Investigative Units

… Minneapolis Tactical Diversion Squad talks opioids to Special Investigative Units November 30, 2018 … and make them aware of what they can do to help prevent an opioid addiction or overdose in their hometown.”   Brill and …
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Staten Island brothers plead guilty to opioid distribution conspiracies

… Staten Island brothers plead guilty to opioid distribution conspiracies October 02, 2019 New York … the guilty pleas. “Using their Staten Island homes as opioid supermarkets, the defendants distributed highly addictive and potentially lethal drugs on a daily basis,” …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic October 20, 2021 Omaha Contact Info Contact … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law …
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DEA To Sponsor Off-Script Play For Valley High School As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse

… School As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse April 18, 2016 Philadelphia Contact … Theater Company, is a play about the misuse of prescription opioids.  The play features three high school students, an …
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Suburban Chicago Woman Sentenced to 1 Year for Writing Fraudulent Opioid Prescriptions

… Chicago Woman Sentenced to 1 Year for Writing Fraudulent Opioid Prescriptions January 18, 2022 Chicago Contact Info … has devastated the lives of countless individuals through addiction and overdose,” Assistant U.S. Attorney G. David …
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Two Spokane men sentenced for their roles in unlawfully distributing opioids

… men sentenced for their roles in unlawfully distributing opioids July 23, 2019 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) … in an inappropriate relationship with M.B. and she became addicted to hydrocodone. Shelby also stated that it had been …
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Six indicted in drug conspiracy that included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid

… included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid June 12, 2019 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) … during the investigation after overdosing on the synthetic opioids.    In addition to charges in the drug conspiracy, …
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North Carolina Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Opioids through the Dark Web

… Carolina Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Opioids through the Dark Web September 28, 2021 Atlanta … A North Carolina man who ordered and illegally sold highly addictive opioids through the Dark Web has been sentenced to …