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Boston Man Arrested In Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Conspiracy

… pills put lives at risk, destroy communities and worsen the opioid crisis. These powerful pills are manufactured to look … as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives. DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and …
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Bronx Man Sentenced for His Role in Large-Scale Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking Ring in Springfield, Massachusetts

… people’s lives. DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and … fentanyl, pose an immeasurable threat to public safety. The opioid crisis has taken the lives of over two thousand …
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Couple Charged with Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

… and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, excluding methadone were involved in roughly 2,600 … the number of drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, excluding methadone increased dramatically each … for 2013 through 2021.  Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids are primarily driven by illicitly manufactured …
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Owner of Tennessee Drug Screening Lab Sentenced to 36 months on Federal Health Care Fraud Charge

… brought the Dubes to justice.” “Addressing the opioid crisis is an issue of great concern for our nation … for various entities who represented themselves to be opioid treatment facilities. Between May 1, 2014, and … Eastern District of Tennessee provided valuable assistance. Opioids On …
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Prisma Health Midlands to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substance Act Violations

… deaths and hold accountable those responsible for the opioid crisis.  The government’s rigorous investigation and … government’s ongoing dedication to stem the prescription opioid crisis by ensuring that opioids are not diverted and abused. This matter was …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division and the Office of the Attorney General Host First Family Summit in Montana

… who have lost loved ones to the scourge of fentanyl and opioids.  I am grateful to these families for their … of drug poisoning deaths are attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. If you are interested in …
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Panama City Physician Pays $225,000 to Settle Allegations that He Overprescribed Controlled Substances

… to resolve allegations that he unlawfully prescribed opioids and other controlled substances to patients. The …
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DEA Joins with Families Across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl

… Chicago Division hosted its first-ever Family Summit on the Opioid Overdose Epidemic on November 17 in Rosemont, … of drug poisoning deaths are attributed to synthetic opioids, predominately fentanyl. The DEA regional family …
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Large-scale counterfeit fentanyl pill dealer found guilty

… Criminal Investigation, and the Middle District of Florida Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit – one of 12 Department … pilot programs created to help combat the devastating opioid crisis that is ravaging families and communities …
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Five Argentine men charged with illegally operating online pharmacies and importing and distributing oxycodone

… in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.     “Combatting the opioid crisis and the illegal flow of prescription drugs … Drug Enforcement Administration is committed to fight the opioid epidemic through aggressive domestic and … the transnational criminal activity which is fueling the opioid crisis.”    “IRS Criminal Investigation is committed …
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Record settlement reached in University of Michigan hospital drug diversion civil penalty case

… – a nurse and an anesthesiology resident. Both overdosed on opioids, including fentanyl, at a UMHS facility. The nurse’s …
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Pill distributor and executives, pharmacists charged with unlawfully distributing painkillers

… call to distributors and pharmacists who are allowing opioid prescription pills to be illegally sold and dispensed … to doctors and pharmacies in rural Appalachia, where the opioid epidemic was at its peak.   The distributor and its … innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Synthetic Opioids On …
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Narcotics Dealer Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Overdose Death

… sell the fatal dose that takes the life of another.” “The opioid abuse epidemic has claimed far too many lives, and … with the DEA and the NYPD, we continue to combat the deadly opioid crisis one alleged drug dealer at a time.” “The … overdoses like this to hold those who sell these deadly opioids criminally responsible.  I want to thank the NYPD …
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.”   “The DEA New Jersey …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds

… of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths SAN DIEGO – On April … you for doing your part on April 30th to help prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths,” said DEA Special …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.”  “Seizures of …
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Lowell Man Indicted For Possessing Half A Kilogram Of Methamphetamine Intended For Distribution

… a detectable amount of methamphetamine. “The highly addictive nature of methamphetamine, combined with the … on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of Massachusetts," said Brian D. Boyle, …
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Admitted Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

… volatile.  This Ghost Face Gangster can no longer feed the addicts who craved this addictive substance. This case is a great example of how …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications …
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Heroin

… of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. “Heroin addiction has led to numerous overdose deaths and has … accountable for selling and profiting from others’ addiction to this extremely dangerous narcotic. By working …
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

… cabinets, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths,” said Special Agent in Charge … Field Division Deanne Reuter.  “It is imperative that addictive medications be securely stored pending the next …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” “Methamphetamine continues …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications …
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Multi-Agency Working Group Addresses Heroin Problem In Colorado

… perspectives, including why they use heroin, how their addiction began and what obstacles they faced trying to end their addiction.  In addition, the report details some of the …
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California Man Indicted For Trafficking One Kilogram Of Methamphetamine Into Northern Ohio

… J. Plancon said, “Methamphetamine is a dangerous and addictive drug. Thanks to good investigative work and … individual from regularly importing large amounts of this addictive drug into Ohio to be distributed and ultimately …
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Operation Pill Nation II Doctor Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

… large doses of OxyContin, oxycodone and alprazolam to drug addicts and members of doctor shopping organizations, who … and Tennessee to get prescriptions for these highly addictive opiate pain medications. Over 500,000 oxycodone …
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Husband And Wife “Pill Mill” Operators Sentenced To Prison

… were seeking the oxycodone cocktail to fuel their own addictions or to unlawfully distribute those drugs to other dealers and/or addicts.            The Golds also laundered the unlawful …