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DEA National Take Back Day set for April 27

… Misusing these medications can lead to accidental overdose, addiction, or untimely death.  By safely disposing of these … hopes to reduce the potential misuse and abuse of powerful, addictive opioids.”   The DEA is asking people to look …
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Santa Barbara Doctor Sentenced To Over 27 Years In Federal Prison For Prescribing Exorbitant Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

… painkillers for “patients” - many of whom were drug addicts, and some of whom died from drug overdoses - was … that Diaz was a prolific writer of prescriptions for highly addictive and dangerous drugs and that he prescribed the … and received prescriptions for powerful drugs that included opioids, anti-anxiety medications and muscle relaxants.  …
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High-ranking member of violent drug trafficking ring sentenced to nine years in prison

… the drug trafficking organization. “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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DEA Denver and partners in the Rocky Mountain Region hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26th

… Day Initiative continues 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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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking After Possessing 86 Pounds of 100% Pure Meth and 4,700 Carfentanil Pills

… According to the DEA, carfentanil is a synthetic opioid estimated to be 100 times stronger than fentanyl and …
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Anesthesiologist Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone And Other Prescription Painkillers

… web of deception, reeling in casts of thousands who are addicted to pharmaceutical drugs. Because of unified law … often sold or diverted on the streets, feeding pain pill addictions and ruining families and lives. Our agents will … pain.  Instead, these individuals were often addicted to opioids, but received new prescriptions nonetheless. Over …
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Nationwide Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Dismantled

… generated for the benefit of the defendants. “Opiate addiction is the center of the storm which leaves behind a … product, this powerful pain reliever from the opioid family carries a high risk of abuse, addiction, and … and its cousin painkiller hydrocodone. People who become addicted to oxycodone often switch to the opiate heroin that …
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Santa Barbara Doctor Found Guilty Of Prescribing Exorbitant Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

… painkillers for “patients” - many of whom were drug addicts, and some of whom died from drug overdose - was … was a prolific writer of prescriptions for highly addictive and dangerous drugs.  In 2011, for example, Diaz … and received prescriptions for powerful drugs that included opioids, anti-anxiety medications and muscle relaxants.  …
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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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Carfentanil-Related Overdose Death Indictments

… from or about families who have been affected by the opioid epidemic.  It is the job of the Drug Enforcement … fight.  When a drug trafficking organization distributes opioid based drugs that result in an overdose or a death, … the harm that they inflict on the people who are battling addiction.” U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott will preside …
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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 Announces “360 Strategy” In Manchester To Address Fentanyl, Heroin, Prescription Drugs And Violent Crime

… in ways we’ve never done before in order to stop abuse, addiction and to save lives.” The 360 Degree Strategy brings … impactful efforts to address drug misuse and abuse, addiction, trafficking and the violence that accompanies it. … others. “There is no neighborhood that is safe from the opioid epidemic-this is a threat to our nation’s public …
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Eleven defendants charged in federal court with committing narcotics and firearms offenses in the Bronx

… into user’s hands, threatening neighbors with drug addiction and gun violence.” “Today’s charges target … U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman. “From feeding the opioid crisis through the sale of oxycodone, to pouring … alleged conduct of these 11 defendants fueled a cycle of addiction and violence.  The joint investigative work of the …
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DEA Los Angeles Shuts Down Major Phony Prescription Printing Operation With Four Arrests

… rackets that profit from the epidemic of painkiller addiction,” said Anthony D. Williams, Special Agent in … Division. The prescriptions, often filled out for highly addictive opioids such as Oxycodone, would bear the name, …
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Alabama Pill Mill Doctor pleads guilty to illegally dispensing prescription drugs

… and dispensing Schedule II controlled substances, including opioid painkillers, outside the scope of professional … “Dr. Morris’ actions clearly contributed to continuing the opioid epidemic that is plaguing our communities and … not stand idly by and allow criminals to profit off of the addictions of others.”   “The public should be able to trust …
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Dr. William Hedrick And Nurse Practitioner Charged With Multiple Felony Counts

… County Prosecutor’s Office.  “Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a significant ongoing social struggle that … abuse epidemic is fueled by dangerous overprescribing of addictive opioid drugs by a few medical providers who …
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in Knoxville to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

… and treatment, and community outreach. “As America’s opioid epidemic rages on in communities like Knoxville, DEA … to find new and innovative ways to address this growing addiction to heroin and prescription drugs and the violent … for sustainable, impactful efforts to address drug abuse, addiction, trafficking and the violence that accompanies it. …
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sets New Record

… and the misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug … 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 …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Record-Setting Results

… and the misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug … 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 …
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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 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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First Defendant in Drug Trafficking Organization Dealing in Seattle's International District and Homeless Encampments Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

… of the community.” “This drug trafficking organization sold addictive substances to some of the most marginalized … Neil Floyd. “This defendant made his living feeding the addiction of others making it ever more difficult for them …
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Prison Sentence for Final Defendant Wraps up Prosecution of Middle Georgia Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… law enforcement agencies working together to target addictive drugs, gang violence and illegal firearms in the … drugs and violent crime in this District.” “The epidemic of opioids and gun violence is not just limited to the big …
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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” To Address Heroin, Prescription Drugs And Violent Crime

… underway in Western Pennsylvania to reduce heroin and opioid overdoses,” said Hickton.  “Pittsburgh has the … for sustainable, impactful efforts to address drug abuse, addiction, trafficking and the violence that accompanies it. …
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The Dallas Field Division Announces the Seizure of Over 11.4 million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl and over 7,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine in 2022

… for the DEA Dallas Field Division.  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid whose illicit distribution is the deadliest drug threat facing this country.  With its highly addictive nature that is 50 times more potent than heroin, …
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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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DEA Announces 360 Strategy to address substance use disorder, Fentanyl, Heroin, Presciption Misuse, and Violent Crime in Maine

… drug trafficking and gangs fueling violence. “The opioid epidemic is ravaging Maine communities, so we must … in ways we’ve never done before in order to stop abuse, addiction and to save lives.” Ultimately, DEA 360 will help …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of Young Woman

… prison, Lopez will no longer be able to contribute to the opioid epidemic terrorizing not only San Diego, but our … deaths in San Diego County. For those who suffer from addiction, please know there is help. Call the Crisis line …
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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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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns Tomorrow

… old, unwanted, or expired—some of which can be a gateway to addiction. A complete list of Take Back sites can be found … Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …