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DEA Philadelphia Announces 20th Take-Back Day

… local partners prepare for April event PHILADELPHIA  – 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 …
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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 …
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Derry Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl

… J. Ferguson.  “Those suffering from fentanyl and heroin addiction need treatment and recovery, but those that … enforcement community recognizes that those who suffer from addiction require treatment, those who profit from the sale … our continuing efforts to stop the distribution of illegal opioids into our state.” This case was investigated by the …
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Haverhill Resident Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

… abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction, and is devastating our communities.  This … and prosecute those who are responsible for distributing opioids and other drugs,” Acting U.S. Attorney Farley said.  “The road to heroin or fentanyl addiction often begins with the misuse of oxycodone pills.  …
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United States reaches $27,500 settlement with Fresno Pharmacy for Controlled Substance Act violations

… and tracked to prevent drug diversion and abuse of powerful opioids and other potentially dangerous drugs. This … broken, it opens the door to the diversion of potentially addictive pharmaceuticals,” said Special Agent in Charge …
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the People’s Republic of China Hold Bilateral Drug Intelligence Working Group Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado

… life‑saving priority to stem fentanyl and other synthetic opioids has been emphasized by both President Trump and …
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Over six tons of prescription drugs and vaping devices collected in DEA Take Back

… demonstrated their continued commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic by delivering over six tons of drugs for … everyone an opportunity to safely dispose of potentially addictive prescription drugs.” This latest collection was …
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and … the widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin addiction, and is devastating our communities,” said DEA …
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DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… their homes.  These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.  According to a report published by the …
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse … easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction. On …
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse … easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction. On …
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse … easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction. On …
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl

… A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 12, 2017.  “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels across New England and those suffering from opioid addiction need access to treatment and recovery,” …
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Maryland Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Selling Heroin That Led To 6 Overdoses, 3 Deaths

… will now face the consequences of his actions. Prescription opioids like OxyContin and hydrocodone are fueling the demand for heroin. This addiction is tearing the fibers of our communities, of our … Mr. Giles’ organization, responsible for fueling heroin addiction and overdose deaths,” said Special Agent in Charge …
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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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Tallahassee Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking Charges

… 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 …
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New England Doctor Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy

… to illegally distribute buprenorphine, a prescription opioid. The Court also ordered the forfeiture of $75,000, … Khan collected as a result of prescribing high-dose opioids over the course of the conspiracy, and a fine of …
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Natick Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin And Fentanyl Charges

… - heroin laced with fentanyl and/or straight fentanyl - to addicts, one of whom ultimately died after overdosing.  … with others to distribute both heroin and fentanyl to addicts in the Framingham and Natick areas.  Ferraro pleaded … was brought as part of the federal response to the growing opioid abuse epidemic in Massachusetts and other New England …
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DEA Houston Field Division Partners with Houston Area School Districts to alert parents on the dangers of fentanyl

… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two …
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Gonic Woman Sentenced In Connection With Drug Distribution Causing Death

… Administration for their work on this case.  Fighting the opioid epidemic is a multi-pronged, team effort.  One facet … “Those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need access to treatment and recovery.  But, those … accountable for their actions.  In response to the ongoing opioid epidemic DEA and its local, state and federal …
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Record-Breaking Seizure: Over 70 Kilograms Of Heroin, $2 Million Cash And Firearm Recovered In The Fieldston Section Of The Bronx

… law enforcement partners to stop this dangerous and highly addictive drug from being sold in our neighborhoods and …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… out and secure home medicine cabinets PHILADELPHIA – 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 …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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DEA Chicago Division Seizes Over 18.3 Million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl Throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin in 2022

… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces the Seizure of Over 379 million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two …
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Authorities Arrest 5 Linked To LA "Pill Mill"

… “Los Angeles is a major source of the deadly and addictive prescription drugs that are diverted to street … legitimate necessity, allowing a countless number of highly addictive prescription opioids to hit the streets of Los Angeles and Texas. The DEA …
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DEA New England Field Division Collects A Record 43.4 Tons Of Prescription Drugs During The 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… drugs.  It is estimated that 10% of the drugs collected are opioid pain killers which would represent approximately 8,600 pounds of opioids that are out of medicine cabinets and potentially … pill, heroin, and fentanyl epidemic of substance abuse and addiction.” The following is a breakdown of collected …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces the Seizure of Over 379 Million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two …
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HSTF: Armed Kent, Washington, Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Role in a Family-Led Drug Conspiracy

… our partners are committed to removing highly dangerous and addictive drugs from our communities and combatting the …
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DEA Houston Announces 20th Take Back Day

… and local partners prepare for April event  HOUSTON - 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 …