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Alexandria man with no medical qualifications dispensing thousands of prescriptions, including to children

… dispensing thousands of prescription medications, including opioids, outside the usual course of professional practice. … number of prescription medications, including dangerous, addictive opioids. Moreover, his reckless actions add to the …
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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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JoCo Angels Opioid Awareness and Support (for Organizations)

JoCo Angels Opioid Awareness and Support is a non-profit grassroots, community organization founded in Johnston County in 2019 and made up of parents who have lost children to the opioid crisis as well as families who are still struggling with addiction. We work with all surrounding counties to...

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Queens Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Narcotics Distribution

… thousands of Oxycodone pills into the community during an opioid epidemic,” said Acting United States Attorney Lesko. … Lampert. “After inappropriately and dangerously dispensing opioid pills and stealing from Medicare and Medicaid, … importantly the lives of those who potentially suffer from addiction.” “Today’s sentencing is proof positive of the …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” “Opioid use and abuse has left its mark on New York, and …
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Takedown Targets Open-Air Drug Market at L.A.’s MacArthur Park, Long an Area Run by Gang Members and Homeless Drug Users

… “For far too long, MacArthur Park has been plagued by drug addiction, crime, and despair,” said Anthony Chrysanthis, …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Monmouth/Ocean - (732) 431-7160 x2242 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 …
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Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in the United States Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy

… Perez Lopez profiteer from the misery of their customers’ addictions,” said Scott E. Bradford, U.S. Attorney for the …
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More than $1.2 million worth of heroin seized; 15 indicted during operation tied to 15 overdoses, three fatal

… and for their unstinting commitment to ending the opioid epidemic.” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said, “We are in the midst of a serious nationwide addiction crisis, and every single bust makes a … rid the Island of narcotics and help save the lives of the addicted.” “This organization was making millions of dollars …
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City of Chicago skyline lit red in support of Red Ribbon Week and DEA’s 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020

… about the dangers of illegal drug abuse and the misuse of addictive prescription drugs that can be lethal in very small amounts.” The rates of prescription opioid drug misuse in the United States are alarmingly high, … public about the potential for misuse of medications and addiction.  DEA’s Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest …
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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

… 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 …
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Doctor sentenced to prison for prescribing narcotics to non-patients

… weight-loss clinics admitted handing out prescriptions for opioids and amphetamines SAVANNAH, Ga. – A physician with … “The reckless distribution of pharmaceuticals results in addiction and death, and this doctor can no longer do harm …
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Local Doctor and Former Pro Football Player Indicted

… for illegal distribution of prescription drugs, including opioids.     “Americans rely on healthcare providers, many …
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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

… forms to acquire his drug supply, Belford distributed opioids in our community and beyond, fueling the opioid … commitment to investigating those who enable drug addiction and misuse.” According to court filings and facts …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to come together and do his or her part to fight the opioid crisis - simply by disposing of unwanted prescription … Back Day events continue to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where … drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce the addiction and overdose deaths plaguing this country due to …
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… drug networks and are made to look like real prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, … pills that contain these dangerous and extremely addictive drugs are more lethal and more accessible than … region, of drug traffickers using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis.  Fentanyl, most commonly found in these …
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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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National healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals responsible for over $2 billion in fraud losses

… new charges against 26 individuals for health care fraud, opioid-related crimes, and related offenses.  Nine … of Alabama for their roles in the unlawful distribution of opioids, announced the DEA and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. … pharmacists take advantage of people suffering from drug addiction in order to line their pockets. These are …
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Doctor Arrested For Providing Prescriptions In Exchange For Sex Acts

… and charged with distributing oxycodone and other highly addictive drugs without any legitimate medical purpose in … said at least two young women received prescriptions for opioids without a legitimate medical purpose on numerous …
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Alaska Man and Two Men from California Indicted, Arrested for Tramadol Trafficking Conspiracy

… controlled substance. According to the DEA, Tramadol is an opioid analgesic, which means it is used to relieve or … reduce pain and is typically taken orally and can result in addiction. It is alleged that tramadol is especially …
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Twenty-Three Individuals Arrested On Prescription Fraud Charges

… and/or “doctor shopping.”  Hydrocodone and oxycodone are opioid narcotic pain relievers that are medically prescribed … is a strong link between abuse of these drugs and heroin addiction because some users switch to heroin to achieve the same opioid high at a lower cost.  Alprazolam is a central …
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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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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces the Seizure of Over 379 million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two …
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Surgeon Receives 78 Months In Prison For Distributing Oxycodone

… that there was “no way to quantify how many people became addicted to oxycodone because of your actions.” Oxycodone is an addictive and often abused Schedule II narcotic prescribed … countless others transitioning to heroin to support their opioid addictions.  Doctor Gundel’s reprehensible violation …
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Defendant Sentenced to 78 Months for Sourcing Spokane-Area IPO Blood Criminal Street Gang

… criminal street gang, Demaine helped fuel the cycle of addiction, violence, and exploitation that threatens public …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels—are intentionally driving addiction by selling fake pills and hiding fentanyl in other … and the deadly threat it poses: Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than …
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Kansas Pharmacy Agrees to Pay $3 Million for Improperly Dispensing Meds

… leads DEA investigations in Kansas and Missouri. "Because opioids are highly addictive, doctors and pharmacies have a duty to ensure they …
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Jack Riley: Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate for a Field Hearing Entitled All Hands on Deck: Working Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl

September 14, 2015
… Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl Testimony September 14, 2015 … Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl 091415t.pdf On …
September 14, 2015
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Thirty-Three Individuals Arrested On Prescription Fraud Charges

… and/or "doctor shopping." Hydrocodone and oxycodone are opioid narcotic pain relievers that are medically prescribed … is a strong link between abuse of these drugs and heroin addiction because some users switch to heroin to achieve the same opioid high at a lower cost. Alprazolam is a central nervous …
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Tacoma Man Who Persisted in Drug Trafficking Despite Being Stopped With More Than 25 Pounds of Meth Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison

… were responsible for flooding these highly dangerous and addictive substances into the community for profit and contributed to the addiction of an unknown number of individuals. The drugs … in general as well as to the families whose members are addicted to controlled substances. During 2023, when Pena …