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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… that flood our communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the … violent crimes in their cavalier quest to profit from the addiction crisis.”    In recent months, violent crime has …
October 20, 2020
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26

October 25, 2019
… near you and be part of the solution to drug abuse, addiction and overdose deaths,” said DEA Special Agent in … Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
October 25, 2019
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to medication safe

April 21, 2020
… citizen in North Texas can prevent the potential onset of addiction from within their own homes and significantly … The DEA will continue to work with communities to combat opioid and other prescription drug abuse and diversion and …
April 21, 2020
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 03, 2019
… 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 …
May 03, 2019
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Former Portsmouth, New Hampshire Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Drug Trafficking

January 05, 2023
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … countless deaths of the very people ensnared in their addictions to these dangerous drugs.” The case was …
January 05, 2023
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Man Sentenced to 18+ Years in Prison for Distributing Fatal Dose of Fentanyl to St. Peters Woman

December 21, 2022
… he must have been selling fentanyl to support his own drug addiction even after the 2020 death. Matson, 27, pleaded … with five capsules of fentanyl. “Poisonings involving opioids jumped to more than 80,000 last year and are the …
December 21, 2022
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DEA Announces Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 03, 2021
… critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications … at any time will ultimately make a dent in the opioid crisis and keep communities safer.” DEA, along with …
May 03, 2021
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, along with its law … shows that we can work together on tough problems like the opioid crisis,” said Special Agent in Charge William J. …
October 30, 2020
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DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2023
… their homes.  These medications can be a gateway to addiction and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.  According to a report published by the …
October 27, 2023
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2022
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Event aims to prevent addiction and reduce drug poisoning deaths NEW YORK CITY – … in the home that are susceptible to misuse and theft.  Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United …
October 27, 2022
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Alaska Man and Two Men from California Indicted, Arrested for Tramadol Trafficking Conspiracy

March 25, 2025
… 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 …
March 25, 2025
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New Haven Pharmacy and Owner Agree to Pay $120,000 to Settle Controlled Substances Act Allegations

April 23, 2024
… substances to individuals displaying red flags of abuse and addiction; prescriptions to individuals who received … high-risk “holy trinity” drug combination of at least one opioid, benzodiazepine, and a muscle relaxant; excessive and …
April 23, 2024
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DEA Washington Division Announces 20th Drug Take Back Day To Help Local Families

March 01, 2021
… most important collection to-date Washington, D.C. – With opioid overdose deaths increasing across the Maryland, … Washington Division is working with the community to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about the …
March 01, 2021
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Samson, Alabama Pharmacy Liable for $110,000 Penalty for Recordkeeping Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

February 09, 2024
… aims to protect the public’s health and safety from highly addictive or dangerous controlled substances that are … by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the opioid crisis. Every dose, every pill meticulously accounted …
February 09, 2024
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Charlotte Man is Sentenced for Prescription Fraud and Pill Distribution

November 02, 2023
… proceedings, Watkins recruited others, often suffering from opioid addiction, to get the prescriptions filled and would …
November 02, 2023
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DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2023
… their homes.  These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.  According to a report published by the …
October 27, 2023
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… or expired.  These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic. “Communities across the country again …
May 15, 2023
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 08, 2023
… 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 …
May 08, 2023
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DEA Houston Field Division Partners with Houston Area School Districts to alert parents on the dangers of fentanyl

January 25, 2023
… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two …
January 25, 2023
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Dominican National Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution

November 23, 2021
… will continue to pursue and prosecute those who prey on addicts by distributing deadly drugs.” “Fentanyl is causing … as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.” The charge of distribution of fentanyl …
November 23, 2021
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Tallahassee Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking Charges

March 10, 2022
… us safe and serve a critical role in our efforts to remove addictive and deadly controlled substances from our … drug overdoses last year and in the midst of a crippling opioid epidemic, the defendant made the decision to …
March 10, 2022
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16 individuals charged or arrested as part of joint law enforcement effort

November 14, 2019
… and the Office of the Orleans County State’s Attorney.  “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in Vermont,” said DEA … no matter where in the state they do business. Those addicted Vermonters involved in the drug trade will also be …
November 14, 2019
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The DEA Announces 20TH Take Back Day

March 01, 2021
… on the heels of largest collection to-date SEATTLE - 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 …
March 01, 2021
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… cabinets, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths ,” said DEA Acting … P. Wright. “More than half of those deaths are from opioids such as prescription drugs, heroin, and …
November 04, 2019
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Indiana Doctor and Two Nurse Practitioners Arrested

June 29, 2020
… for their work in bringing these perpetrators to justice.” “Addiction and substance abuse have devastated communities in … has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Opioids On …
June 29, 2020
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides impressive results with record-breaking participation

May 07, 2019
… drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce the addiction and overdose deaths plaguing this country due to opioid medications.   Complete results for DEA’s spring Take …
May 07, 2019
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Nearly 170,000 deadly fentanyl pills seized by DEA Task Force, Phoenix PD and Arizona DPS

January 23, 2020
… increase the potency of the opiate-based drug for the addict population. However, Mexican cartels began to … the fentanyl into a pill form, with fentanyl as the primary opioid substance, marketing the pills as “Mexican oxy” to …
January 23, 2020
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DEA announces 17th National Drug Take Back

April 23, 2019
… drugs as part of our ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic,” said DEA Phoenix Division Special Agent in … “We must work together as a community to curb the onset of addiction from beginning within our own homes and impede the …
April 23, 2019
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… clean out and secure home medicine cabinets EL PASO – 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 …
April 20, 2021
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DEA Agents Visit Red Lake Indian Reservation

March 19, 2020
… who have been impacted by the destructive power of drug addiction. Students were receptive to the DEA’s message and … counter the increasing flow of methamphetamine, heroin and opioids that are being trafficked on tribal lands that …
March 19, 2020