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Members and Associates of Two Minnesota Drug Trafficking Organizations Indicted and Arrested

… trafficking organizations and drug dealers bring violence, addiction, and fear into our communities. By combining our …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of  Fentanyl Free America,  a … the nation’s deadliest drug crisis. Since 2021, synthetic opioids have claimed nearly 325,000 American lives. The  …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

… full force on Take Back Day to do their part in ending the opioid crisis,” said Special Agent in Charge Karen … homes, these residents may have saved someone from becoming addicted to a prescription medication. Thank you to all who … the house, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths. The public has embraced the …
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Houston Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substances as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown

… for their alleged participation in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes involving over $6.5 billion in false …
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Communities Across Arizona Turn in Over 3.5 tons 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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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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Richland business owner sentenced to more than 28 years for falsifying human clinical research trials

… adolescent smoking, cirrhosis, scabies, depression, and opioid addiction to name just a few, according the evidence … been properly injected as required, dangerously hoarding opioids intended to be dispensed to study subjects, and …
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Season 5 of Awkward Conversation Launches on YouTube Wednesday, September 24

… of Clinical Social Work, Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. Together … flags and mentoring digital choices. Oct 1: The Science of Addiction  – How addiction changes the brain and why …
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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 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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Consent Decree Approved Between the United States and Baltimore-Based Pharmacy and Pharmacist Alleged to Have Illegally Dispensed Controlled Substances

… ignore ‘red flags,’ their dispensing contributes to the opioid epidemic.  We at the DEA are working hard, every day, … distribute controlled substances, fueling Maryland’s drug addiction epidemic.” The Government alleges that shortly … Seizures (Drugs/Property) Synthetic drugs Drug Trafficking Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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Dallas Attorney Charged in Narcotics Money Laundering Scheme

… organizations to profit from those who find themselves addicted to controlled substances.” According to the … during the DEA’s years-long investigation of a large-scale opioid distribution ring, when a high-level dealer offered … the law and profit from the devastation of our nation’s opioid epidemic, lining his own pockets in the process. He …
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DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

… households are taking the first step in battling opioid addiction.”   SAC Hunt would also like to thank all of our … events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. "Too often, unused …
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New Yorkers Safeguarded Their Medical Cabinets Of Lurking Dangers- Unused, Unwanted And Expired Medication

… medications are often an unintended catalyst for addiction.  Take-Back events like these raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and offer the public a safe and anonymous … and the misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug …
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Long Island Man Charged With Possession With Intent To Distribute Over Two Kilograms Of Heroin

… the charges. “DEA worldwide is working together to target opioid traffickers at all levels,” stated DEA Special … in the wholesale trafficking of heroin, contributing to the opioid plague that has caused great suffering on Long … to find and prosecute those who peddle these highly addictive narcotics in our communities.” “This case …
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Boynton Beach Doctor Arrested For Writing Unlawful Prescription

… by law to dispense and administer narcotic drugs to drug addicts for maintenance or detoxification treatment.  In … a Schedule II narcotic. “In the midst of this opioid crisis, it is unconscionable that a data-waived …
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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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Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Heroin And Fentanyl That Led To The Deaths Of Two People

… all people in our community-even those who are broken and addicted-are valuable.  Hopefully, this plea will help to … DEA Special Agent-in-Charge James J. Hunt stated, “Opioid traffickers fill glassine bags branded with stamps to …
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Belchertown, MA Man Sentenced To 41 Months In Federal Prison

… Acting Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt. “Heroin addiction and overdoses have been on the rise in our … obtain are two essential steps to reducing the tragedies of addiction and overdose,” stated United States Attorney … hit our towns hard. On average, 46 people die a day due to opioid overdoses and this sentencing exemplifies law …
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Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

… of technology to exploit people’s medical needs and fuel addiction. The actions of Ruthia He and David Brody are no … acts of He and Brody led to clients’ substance abuse, addiction and, in some cases, overdose. Instead of putting … employees that successful technology companies profit from addiction and offered an expensive luxury electric vehicle …
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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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Long Island Doctor Indicted For Causing Oxycodone Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients

… of two patients through the distribution of the highly addictive pain-killer oxycodone. The superseding indictment … January 2009 and November 2011, who the defendant knew were addicted to drugs and without performing any meaningful … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative …
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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” In Charleston To Huntington, West Virginia Tri-County Area

… and continue to be among the hardest hit by the heroin and opioid epidemic. The DEA 360 Strategy is a framework for … information and resources, and helping erase the stigma of addiction, we can educate young people and others about the … together to look for ways to conquer drug misuse and abuse, addiction, and trafficking that will have a sustainable …
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Collect Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… EL PASO - Americans nationwide did their part to reduce the opioid crisis by bringing the DEA and its more than 4,200 … drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce the addiction and overdose deaths plaguing this country due to opioid medications. DEA’s next Take Back Day will be April …
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Operation Engage Michigan

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… Information Learn more about how fentanyl, stimulants, and opioids more broadly can affect a user's body. Community …
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DEA works with practitioners to bring awareness to prescription drug diversion

… crisis in the United States and the misuse of prescription opioids continue to contribute to a large percentage of … the health and safety of their communities by reducing drug addiction and diversion.   # # #   On …
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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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Enforcement operation dismantles meth supply ring in Jamestown, NY

… “While much attention—and rightfully so—is given to the opioid epidemic, methamphetamine remains a formidable and … too familiar with this topic. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, harmful stimulant. The men and women arrested … Special Agent in Charge James Hunt stated, “Meth is cheap, addictive, highly toxic; and it is here, in the Southern …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… citizens of the Pacific Northwest into the fight against opioid abuse.” Now in its 8th year, National 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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Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Charges: Includes Distribution Of Pills Manufactured With Acetyl-fentanyl

… charges and admitted importing a powerful synthetic opioid from China that was used to produce homemade pills … that imported acetyl-fentanyl, a powerful and highly addictive opioid very similar to fentanyl. Acetyl-fentanyl, which is …