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DEA Releases 2016 Drug Threat Assessment: Fentanyl-related Overdose Deaths Rising At An Alarming Rate

… About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Powerful synthetic opioid often added to heroin, sold as heroin to unsuspecting … the 2016 NDTA continues to illuminate the nationwide opioid epidemic, which is fueling a growing heroin user … opioid-tolerant users. "Sadly, this report reconfirms that opioids such as heroin and fentanyl - and diverted …
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DEA Applauds the Repeal of the X-Waiver

January 17, 2023
… when the United States is suffering tens of thousands of opioid-related drug poisoning deaths every year, the DEA’s … to save lives,” said Administrator Milgram. “Medication for opioid use disorder helps those who are fighting to overcome … access to buprenorphine for those who need it.” Narcotics (Opioids) On …
January 17, 2023
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Multiple Defendants Arrested For Operating Prescription Drug "Pill Mill"

… which served as a front for the illegal distribution of addictive pain killers. John S. Comer, Acting Special Agent … sending a clear message to those that would exploit the addictions of others." Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap … they worked to procure and distribute Oxycodone pills to addicts and illegitimate distributors. The clinic's doctor …
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Two "Pill Mill" Owners Convicted

… clinic which served as a front for the mass distribution of addictive pain killers.  Votrobek had previously been … Yates.  “The defendants in this case preyed upon those addicted to prescription drugs in order to line their own … those individuals who choose to exploit others who suffer addiction for their financial gain. We are grateful to the …
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Former Health Minister Of Guyana, Dr. Noel Blackman, Sentenced For Running “Pill Mill” In Long Island

… today for illegally distributing oxycodone, a highly addictive prescription painkiller. Additionally, United … whom he knew had no legitimate medical need for that highly-addictive drug. As described in court papers, that amount of … admitted that he believed that some of his patients were addicted to oxycodone. Blackman has forfeited his medical …
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Medford podiatrist pleads guilty to possession of a controlled substance by fraud

… controlled substances which he used to feed his personal addiction. Patrick T. Code, 60, pleaded guilty today to a … fraud, forgery, deception and subterfuge.   “Substance addiction is a public safety and health crisis for this community, and no one is immune from the ravages of addiction including professionals in health care. However, …
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Consent Decree Approved Among the U.S. and Cumberland, M.D. based Pharmacy and Pharmacist

… pharmacies and pharmacists fan the flames of the ongoing opioid epidemic,” said U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron.  “Our … recommends that individuals should avoid daily dosages of opioids over 90 morphine milligram equivalents (MME), but …
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DEA Schedules Deadly Synthetic Drug U-47700

… Twice Domestic 46 confirmed deaths linked to dangerous opioid in ’15 and ’16 spark emergency action WASHINGTON - … be permanently scheduled. U-47700 is a novel synthetic opioid, and its abuse parallels that of heroin, prescription opioids, and other novel opioids.  Law enforcement agencies …
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BUL-153-17 Opiate Overdose Deaths Remain High in Seattle and King County

June 22, 2017
… The majority (63 percent) of the 360 deaths were caused by opioids. The opioids responsible for the overdose deaths were opium …
June 22, 2017
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California Man Sentenced to Over 26 Years for Using the Dark Web to Distribute Narcotics

… and other controlled substances, and 17,000 orders for opioids, including fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone.  A … reach.  Darren Hughes used the internet to profit from addiction and distribute dangerous drugs.  IRS Criminal …
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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… Back Day is one of the most effective ways we can prevent addiction before it starts,” stated DEA New Jersey Field … pounds of these medications.                          Opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

… fentanyl crisis, and profiting from the misery caused by addiction,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge James … and communities are protected from the scourge of synthetic opioids. Visit DEA.gov/fentanylfree and get involved.  # # # …
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$5 million worth of heroin intercepted en route to New York City and Northeast: El Chapo brand recovered

… Avenue and Boston Road, Bronx, NY as part of an ongoing opioid investigation.  At approximately 8:40 p.m., DETF … from the misery of others. Reducing the supply of lethal addictive narcotics remains our most effective prevention …
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Heroin Pipeline Stretching From Mexico To NYC And Long Island Dismantled

… The investigation is ongoing. “The abuse of Heroin and opioids is an epidemic that affects not just Nassau County, … York Police Commissioner William J. Bratton said, “Heroin addiction has plagued our nation and has contributed to …
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Arthur Ranney sentenced to 97 months in prison following conviction for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

… over 300 grams of high-purity methamphetamine, a highly-addictive and dangerous stimulant. According to Court … are on the rise DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of Vermont,” said DEA Special Agent in … “We will do all we can to keep this deadly and highly addictive substance out of Vermont, including aggressively …
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Ohio Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Illegally Prescribing Painkillers

… documents. All four defendants conspired to distribute addictive controlled substances, including prescription … Adolph Harper's customers, many of whom were drug addicts exhibiting clear signs of drug addiction during their visits to his office, came to his …
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New Jersey Doctor Indicted On Charges He Sold Oxycodone Prescriptions To Patients With No Legitimate Need For The Drug

… of Oxycodone to patients, including those he knew to be addicts and drug dealers. Dr. Byung Kang, 77, of Little … allegedly revealed that he knew many of those patients were addicted to oxycodone or were reselling the pills.  Kang is … painkiller - which has been the gateway to so much opiate addiction, misery and death - Dr. Kang allegedly caused the …
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

… over 13 percent – in overdoses from controlled prescription opioids.  Many challenges remain, however, including the …
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New Orleans-area Woman Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Possess Oxycodone By Fraud And To Possess With Intent To Distribute Oxycodone On The Black Market

… template to create fraudulent prescriptions for opioids and then used those prescriptions to distribute … ongoing, multifaceted approach to combating the opioid epidemic.” “Danielle Lesslie and her co-conspirators …
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DEA Releases 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment

… Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Prescription opioid abuse poses deadly threat WASHINGTON - DEA Acting … report underscores the scope and magnitude of the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States,” said Acting … prescription (CPDs), fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and heroin - reaching epidemic levels and impacting …
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Another Pill-Mill Doctor Sentenced To Over A Decade In Federal Prison

… received prescriptions for oxycodone, a powerful and highly addictive pain killer.  Nearly two-thirds of the patients … 2011.  During the trial, patients testified that they were addicted to oxycodone and learned of the clinic through … by draining them of time and assets, fueling their drug addictions, and depriving them of legitimate medical …
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Long Island Nurse Practitioner And Brooklyn Podiatrist Plead Guilty To Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… more than 422,000 oxycodone pills to drug dealers and addicts BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Rools Deslouches, a Brentwood, New … District of New York to illegally distributing the highly addictive painkiller oxycodone to customers, whom the … are significantly responsible for the pain pill and heroin addiction we see in NY. These traffickers are one of our top …
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Statement by the Administrator on DEA’s Settlement Agreement with Truepill Pharmacy

November 06, 2023
… also Schedule II controlled substances that can be highly addictive and that require the greatest care in … When inappropriately prescribed, stimulants can lead to addiction and overdose.  DEA is committed to preventing the …
November 06, 2023
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DEA Announces 5,456 drug-related overdose deaths in Pennsylvania in 2017

… Field Division will be releasing a report entitled The Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania next month. This report was … Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation Research Unit, Pennsylvania Opioid Overdose Reduction Technical Assistance Center and …
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Six Arrested for Multi-State Drug Conspiracy Spanning Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Texas

… to suffer from the devastating effects of the lethal opioid crisis and overdose deaths are far too common. Stemming the opioid crisis is one of this office’s highest priorities … States Attorney Joshua S. Levy. “Illegally distributed opioids leave a trail of violence and death as they course …
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Staten Island Woman Sentenced To 12 Years’ Imprisonment For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

… - (914) 682-6256 Carolyn Richardson Obtained Thousands of Opioid Pills Using Fraudulent Prescriptions and False … of Schedule II controlled substances, particularly opioids such as oxycodone, without a medical license. …
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DEA Releases 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment Report

… - (412) 777-6940 Scranton - (570) 496-1020 Prescription opioid abuse poses deadly threat PHILADELPHIA - Special … report underscores the scope and magnitude of the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States,” said Acting … prescription (CPDs), fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and heroin - reaching epidemic levels and impacting …
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Remarks by DEA Acting Assistant Administrator Timothy McDermott at the National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Press Conference

September 30, 2020
… 2017 through August 2020, we have seen the number of opioid prescriptions drop nearly 37 percent, a reduction in over 47 percent of opioids dispensed, and most importantly -- an 18 percent …
September 30, 2020
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DEA Announces 5,456 Drug-Related Overdose Deaths in Pennsylvania in 2017

… will be releasing a report entitled The Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania next month. This report was … Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation Research Unit, Pennsylvania Opioid Overdose Reduction Technical Assistance Center (TAC) …
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Former Nurse Sentenced for Drug Diversion from Boston-Area Hospital

… yesterday in federal court today in Boston for diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital. Andrea Falzano, 39, of …