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Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Public Service Announcements Launched In New York

… in New York state, young adults are seeking treatment for opioid and heroin addiction at historic rates.  The number of people who …
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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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Joint Task Force Dismantles Drug Trafficking Network in "Operation Clear Horizon"

… and the heavily armed traffickers profit off of addiction and violence," said DEA Special Agent in Charge …
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DEA Alerts: Over one million deadly fentanyl pills seized by DEA Phoenix and Arizona law enforcement this year

… increase the potency of the opiate-based drug for the addict population. However, Mexican cartels began to … fentanyl and press the drug into pill form as the primary opioid substance, marketing the pills as “Mexican oxy” to …
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2 Mobile Doctors Get Long Sentences For Running “Pill Mills”

… the doctors were responsible for illegally prescribing opioids. In addition, the judge found that both doctors … the widespread abuse of opiates and is a gateway to heroin addiction, which is devastating our local communities. This …
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Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties

… The Court found that Mason ordered thousands of doses of opioids and other drugs, failed to keep these drugs secured, … records alleging she dispensed large quantities of opioids to dogs and cats prior to euthanasia. Investigators …
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Evansville man arrested in connection with fentanyl overdose death

… subjects involved in selling fentanyl as well as other opioids, including heroin,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge … who was selling fentanyl on the streets of Evansville to addicts. As a result, an Evansville resident overdosed and …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides impressive results with record-breaking participation

… drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce the addiction and overdose deaths plaguing this country due to opioid medications.   Complete results for DEA’s spring Take …
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Gang Member Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut

… with fentanyl, heroin, crack and powder cocaine, and opioid pills.  Some of the drugs seized during the … nitazines, and xylazine.  Nitazines are synthetic opioids stronger than fentanyl, and xylazine is a large …
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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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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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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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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 Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Speaks with School Administrators about the Drug Threat Facing Nebraska

… their full potential in life without succumbing to drug addiction and possible overdose.” King’s presentation … overdose deaths last year were attributed to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. This is why it’s so important that …
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East Windsor Man Admits Role In Oxycodone Prescription Fraud Scheme

… then sold the pills to individuals suffering from opioid addictions. Kemp, Welborn and their co-conspirator …
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Central Illinois Man Convicted of Multiple Drug Charges, Including Drug-Induced Homicide

… over the weekend of April 15, 2023, McKinney distributed an opioid to a woman who overdosed and would have died if not treated with Narcan, an opioid reversal agent, by the Danville Fire Department and …
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Southern Indiana Trio Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking Operation

… traffickers like Patrick Adams and his co-conspirators fuel addiction and violence in our communities,” said Tom … pursue those who profit from spreading dangerous and highly addictive methamphetamine in Evansville and across Southern …
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Lancaster Man Sentenced to 14½ Years in Federal Prison for Using Drone to Deliver Fentanyl, Including to Customer Who Later Died from Overdose

… buyer who suffered fatal overdose of the powerful synthetic opioid in 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Los …
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Trinity Pharmacy, Owner Reach Settlement To Resolve Allegations

… Back Day, America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose, and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers. In 2015, approximately 6.4 million …
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Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty in Heroin Investigation

… for repeat drug traffickers who push the most deadly and addictive illegal opioids into our communities,” said Acting U.S. Attorney …
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Leader of Multi-State Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Meth, and Heroin

… and fentanyl into this community…drugs that are highly addictive and dangerous.” “During the investigation, Mr. … poisonings, with 66% of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl.   This case is part of an Organized …
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DEA New England Announces 20th Take Back Day

… 628-7411 Vermont Burlington - (802) 951-2900 BOSTON – 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 Announces 20th Take Back Day

… - (605) 330-4421 OMAHA, Neb. – Recognizing an increase in opioid overdose deaths during the pandemic, the Drug … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about Take …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

… DIEGO - 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 …
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This Holiday Season Talk to Your Loved Ones About Fentanyl

… mixing fentanyl powder into all illicit drugs to increase addiction and drive profit. They are fueled by greed and do … death, with nearly 70 percent of those deaths attributed to opioids such as fentanyl. The cartels are deliberately …
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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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DEA Announces Release Of First Drug Situation Report For The State Of Delaware

… the availability of and demand for illicit and prescription opioid drugs also of concern.  Delaware’s proximity to … pure heroin, makes the population of Delaware vulnerable to addiction, overdose, and the violence commonly associated …
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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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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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China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Employees Indicted for Alleged Fentanyl Manufacturing and Distribution

… crimes including attempted distribution of synthetic opioids and precursor chemicals used in the production of … chemicals and then distribute fentanyl and other synthetic opioids throughout the United States to individual users.  … Jalisco, Mexico, receive fentanyl precursors and synthetic opioids directly from China or from intermediaries in the …