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DEA Omaha Division kicks off Red Ribbon Week on October 23

… to them that are designed to steal their future through addiction.”   Omaha Division agents, covering Iowa, … to live drug free lives while providing information on opioid awareness and discussing topics such as vaping and …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pill During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 October …
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39 People Charged On Heroin Conspiracy Charges In Central Ohio

… prevention and drug treatment, play in fighting the current opioid epidemic, but we also recognize that putting a … dent into the supply of these poisons will help to reduce addiction rates and ultimately overdose deaths.”  “These …
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Federal Grand Jury Charges Owner Of Several North Texas Pill Mills With Drug Distribution Conspiracy And Firearm Charges

… Department of Justice has designated as National Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week, in which it seeks to prevent new victims from succumbing to addiction and highlight its ongoing commitment to hold …
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Milford Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty To Illegal Drug Distribution And Health Care Fraud Offenses

… for cash to patients who display substance abuse and addiction behaviors.  Kljusev also directed non-physician … inappropriately and particularly toxic if combined with an opioid.  We in law enforcement are committed to prosecuting …
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Lawrence Man Indicted In Connection With Major Drug Trafficking Operation

… our streets and out of the hands of those struggling with addiction.” Casellas was arrested in June in a joint … proven guilty. In the continuing fight to combat heroin and opioid overdoses and deaths, Attorney General Maura Healey …
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Two Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose Deaths

… and distribution of, heroin. “We are combatting a tragic opioid epidemic that is plaguing not only Connecticut but … Ferguson.  “Those suffering from the disease of heroin addiction need access to treatment and recovery.  But, those …
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Local Doctor Arrested For Illegally Dispensing Controlled Substances And Threatening To Kill Law Enforcement

… Oxycodone into a community struggling with an epidemic of opioid addiction,” stated U.S. Attorney Polite.  “Then, when …
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Heroin Dealer Sentenced To Over 8 Years For Distributing Heroin Connected To Overdose Death

… him, overdosed, and died,” stated Koon.  “The epidemic of opioid abuse is devastating our communities, costing human … period in a rehabilitation treatment center for his heroin addiction, texted de LosAngeles, asking to buy heroin.  …
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Queens To Suffolk Heroin Network Arrests Announced

… him, overdosed, and died,” stated Koon.  “The epidemic of opioid abuse is devastating our communities, costing human … period in a rehabilitation treatment center for his heroin addiction, texted de LosAngeles, asking to buy heroin.  …
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Ten Indicted In Dismantling Of Plattsburgh Heroin Distribution Ring

… highlights law enforcement’s commitment to dismantling opioid trafficking organizations responsible for fueling addiction and death in neighborhoods across the nation.”  …
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Five Members Of Washington Heights Drug Crew Charged With Distribution Of Cocaine, Heroin, And Fentanyl

… this drug crew was responsible for distributing highly addictive drugs, including fentanyl, an extremely lethal … arrests are part of our continued commitment to stem the opioid epidemic that is plaguing our nation and our City. We …
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DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

… Arkansas - 24,483 pounds.  “In the midst of this worst-ever opioid epidemic, where we’re losing over 90 people a day, … events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. DEA’s next National …
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Syracuse Man Indicted For Distributing Heroin That Killed Woman

… sale of drugs.” U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian said: “Opioid addiction and overdose deaths have become the single …
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Riverhead Physician Assistant Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Illegally Prescribe Oxycodone

… to conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription pain medication. The guilty plea was … Prevention has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of opioid analgesics. To date, the Initiative has brought over …
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Federal Jury Convicts Boise Doctor Charged With Controlled Substance Delivery

… one catering to patients claiming chronic pain and seeking opioid narcotics. Many of his patients testified that the prescriptions issued by the defendant fed the patients’ addiction and resulted in substantial negative effects on …
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Operation Engage Richmond

March 28, 2025
… step in avoiding drug experimentation, drug misuse, drug addiction, and all related behaviors that are plaguing our … 150% overdose rate increase.  In 2019, there were 60 fatal opioid overdoses reported in the city of Richmond.  In 2020, … that provide services to the public regarding addiction, community empowerment, drug education and …
March 28, 2025
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Major Heroin Supply Chain From New York City To Upstate Counties, Long Island Dismantled: Five Arrested, $5 Million In Heroin, $115,000 Cash And Two Guns Seized

… U.S. has almost doubled in a six year span, resulting in opioid addiction, heroin overdoses and too many deaths,” … responsible for manufacturing and distributing this highly addictive opiate, which continues to be the major …
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Terrance C. Cole Sworn in as Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

… The majority of drug-related deaths involve a synthetic opioid, primarily fentanyl. Drug trafficking organizations … This is all in an effort to deceive Americans and drive addiction in the United States.    Mr. Cole is no stranger …
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Sacramento Doctor Agrees to Pay $125,000 for Controlled Substances Act Violations at Sutter Imaging Capitol Pavilion

… substances, to ensure that controlled substances including opioids and other addictive and dangerous drugs were maintained, recorded, and …
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Pacific Beach Resident Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Two Overdoses

… administered Narcan, a drug prescribed to treat an opioid overdose in an emergency situation, and rushed him to … to investigate your death.  Your life matters.  Help with addiction is available by calling the San Diego County’s …
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Pill Mill Operator Convicted for Oxycodone Diversion

… of professional practice.  Oxycodone is a highly potent and addictive opioid that commands high prices in the black …
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the greater New Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

… and treatment, and community outreach. “While the opioid epidemic rages on in communities across America, … for sustainable, impactful efforts to address drug abuse, addiction, trafficking and the violence that accompanies it. …
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Arizona Gear Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… and Yuma areas This Saturday’s event aims to prevent addiction and reduce drug poisoning deaths PHOENIX – The … in the home that are susceptible to misuse and theft. Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United …
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DEA Launches Operation Engage Spokane to Target Fentanyl

… deaths in our communities as a result of the synthetic opioid fentanyl," said DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank … step in avoiding drug experimentation, drug misuse, drug addiction, and all related behaviors that are plaguing our …
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Long Island Man Convicted of Distributing Heroin that Caused Overdose Death

… our comprehensive efforts to fight against this terrible opioid epidemic.”   U.S. Attorney Peace extended special … the facility.  Tunstall’s co-defendant, Jay Tenem, a drug addict who also met the defendant in a rehabilitation …
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Man Sentenced to Prison for Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking Related Death of Massapequa Woman

… those who deal deadly drugs and contribute to the opioid epidemic’s devastating impact on our communities.” … crimes and will continue to offer assistance to those addicted to drugs,” stated Nassau County Police Department …
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DEA Announces Three New Telemedicine Rules that Continue to Open Access to Telehealth Treatment while Protecting Patients

… remote access to buprenorphine, the medicine used to treat opioid use disorder. This change allows a patient to receive … for the prescribing of medications identified as the most addictive and prone to diversion to the illegal drug market. …
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DEA Reminds Families to Discuss the Dangers of Drugs Before Students Return to School

… deaths in a 12 month span ending February 2022. Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are the primary driver behind … their families and their communities the heartbreak of addiction, overdose and death.” For more information on the …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

… old, unwanted, or expired—some of which can be a gateway to addiction. “Properly disposing of unneeded medications is … Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …