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On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts

… to increase awareness of fentanyl.  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than … than morphine. It is inexpensive, widely available, highly addictive and comes in a variety of colors, shapes and forms … mixing fentanyl with other illicit drugs to drive addiction and create repeat business. Many victims of …
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Six individuals indicted in $48 million health care fraud conspiracy at drug rehabilitation centers in Northern Ohio

… Program and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Between January 2015 and Oct.18, 2017, … beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Synthetic Opioids On …
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DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation Prevention Video Challenge

… about where you will end up with a prescription medication addiction. The DEA, DEA Educational Foundation, and … announcements to educate their peers about the current opioid epidemic. Trillo’s video focused on a powerful … initiative that educates students about the science behind addiction and its impact on the brain and body. Available at …
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Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Distribution Of Oxycodone

… in the drug transactions as well as their own destructive addiction to oxycodone. Oxycodone is a scheduled controlled … 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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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 … Drug traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse in the United …
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Two Men Indicted for International Conspiracy to Ship Fentanyl, Other Drugs into United States through Dark Web Connections

… working together to stop this destructive epidemic.” “The opioid crisis is affecting countless families in our … take decisive action to curtail the illegal distribution of opioids and other addictive prescription drugs, bringing to justice criminals …
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Massive Fentanyl Seizure In Bronx

… (nearly 40 pounds) of fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, from a vehicle and a hotel in the Melrose … by DEA New York Division. A dangerously strong synthetic opioid, fentanyl is approximately 50 times stronger than … to preventing the distribution of these illegal and highly addictive drugs in our communities. Together, we will …
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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 … (DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps.)   "Addiction causes a tremendous amount of pain and suffering, not just for those addicted to drugs, but also for their families and friends," …
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DEA Serves Immediate Suspension Order on Northgate Pharmacy in Waldorf, Maryland

… public health and safety -- illegally distributing highly addictive pharmaceuticals and exploiting vulnerable females … Ippolito was found to be exploiting vulnerable and addicted females to whom he would illegally disperse … Oxycodone Benzodiazepines Morphine Hydromorphone Opioids On On …
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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 … Instagram  |  LinkedIn   Outreach/Drug Prevention Fentanyl Opioids Synthetic Opioids Methamphetamine Amphetamines …
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Methamphetamine Seizures Continue to Climb in the Midwest

July 10, 2019
… While the national spotlight remains justifiably on the opioid epidemic, DEA continues to monitor and increase … that can bring out the absolute worst in people, and its addictive qualities make it hard to quit. Have those talks …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… out and secure home medicine cabinets WASHINGTON, DC – 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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Over 30 pounds of suspected heroin and hundreds of fentanyl pills seized at Bronx packaging mill: five arrested

… who worked on this case.” “This investigation uncovered an opioid den in the heart of the Bronx,” said DEA Special … city is no place for the illegal trade in dangerous and addictive narcotics, as is alleged in this case. I commend …
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Drug Fact Sheets

November 30, 2021
… Search Results Drug Category Depressants (2) Narcotics (Opioids) (2) Drugs of Concern (1) Heroin (1) Synthetic Opioids (1) Clear All Results …
November 30, 2021
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Charges filed against leader of Northeast Philadelphia heroin distribution ring and six others

… inherently dangerous business that preys on individuals in addiction and puts innocent bystanders, like the two young … City, and surrounding areas, a region hit hard by the opioid epidemic. The FBI will continue to work with our … “Atlantic County is a part of the epi-center of the opioid epidemic in this country,” said Atlantic County …
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Montgomery “pill mill” doctor receives over 12 year sentence for drug distribution, health care fraud, and money laundering offenses

… drugs Dr. Sanchez unnecessarily prescribed were dangerous opioids, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl.  … many of the patients were unusually vulnerable due to drug addictions.  The judge also stressed the amount of money Dr. …
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Lead Defendant Pleads Guilty in Waycross-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… these dangerous and potentially deadly substances.” “Opioid addiction and overdoses, particularly those involving … the gun-carrying drug trafficker whose activities fuel the opioid epidemic and the violent crime it inflicts on our …
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Leader of Violent Brockton-Based Drug Crew Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison

… their families were tormented by the forces of drug use and addiction,” said Matthew Millhollin, Special Agent in Charge … as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives.  DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and …
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Brockton Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Role In Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives.  DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and … their families were tormented by the forces of drug use and addiction,” said Matthew Millhollin, Special Agent in Charge …
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Narcotics Dealer Arrested in Connection with Multiple Overdose Deaths

… others distributed heroin laced with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and caused the death of four victims.  The … the dealers who push this lethal poison, exploit addiction, and further the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in our communities.” DEA Acting Special Agent …
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Physician Assistant Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, and Alprazolam

… that Drs. Rosen and Hoffberg prescribed excessive levels of opioids.  Despite Soyke’s attempts to lower patients’ … for fear of not getting the medications to which they were addicted.  Although the female patients complained to Dr. …
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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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Leader of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives. DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and … dealers who prey on, for profit, persons struggling with addiction. I want to recognize the tireless work and also …
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Law Enforcement Announces Creation of Fentanyl Abatement and Suppression Team and its First Prosecution

… our community by targeting dangerous drug dealers driving addiction,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Shelly Howe. … Chad Plantz, special agent in charge for HSI San Diego. “Opioid deaths in San Diego are becoming all too common; we …
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Blind Rapper Who Goes by ‘Mac Wayne’ Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Drug Distribution

… prosecutors wrote to the court, “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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5 Arrests, $4 Million In Heroin Sized From Bronx, Yonkers Packaging Operation In DEA-New York Drug Enforcement Task Force Investigation

… tracked down another heroin mill hidden in plain sight. Opioid traffickers are infiltrating neighborhoods where … temptation to New Yorkers’ doorsteps, but they are fueling opioid addiction throughout the Northeast. That is why New …
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Glen Head Doctor and His Son Charged with Illegally Selling Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

… charged with allegedly selling dozens of prescriptions for opioids, amphetamines, and benzodiazepines without a … patients’ lives, not destroying them by exploiting them to addiction and harm. This type of behavior will never be …
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12 Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

… are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Opioid abuse affects communities across the nation. … of nearly 29% from the previous 12-month period. Synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) accounted for more than three …
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Fentanyl In The City: Nearly 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl, Heroin Seized On Central Park West In Manhattan

… Friday” and “Wild Card.” A dangerously strong synthetic opioid, fentanyl is approximately 50 times stronger than … of heroin and fentanyl, a deadly combination of opioids. We will continue to work with our partners to … alleged to be transporting close to 20 pounds of the highly addictive drugs of fentanyl and heroin, valued in the …
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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 …