PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 01, 2021
… Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic November 01, 2021 El Paso Contact Info … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
November 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Omnicare agrees to pay over $15 Million to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed opioids at long-term care facilities

May 13, 2020
… $15 Million to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed opioids at long-term care facilities May 13, 2020 Seattle … drug supplies.”   “At a time when the opioid abuse and addiction crisis continues to ravage communities across the …
May 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY: DEA To Conduct Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference In Pittsburgh As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids

December 08, 2015
… The 360 Strategy To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids December 08, 2015 Philadelphia Contact Info Contact …
December 08, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 04, 2021
… Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic November 04, 2021 Chicago Contact Info … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
November 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor and Eight Others Charged with Distributing Opioids and Other Pills

December 09, 2022
… Doctor and Eight Others Charged with Distributing Opioids and Other Pills December 09, 2022 New York Contact …
December 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former medical doctor sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for unlawful distribution of opioids and causing the overdose death of a patient

April 30, 2019
… to 20 years’ imprisonment for unlawful distribution of opioids and causing the overdose death of a patient April … or had reason to believe, that these patients were addicted to drugs. None of these patients had verified …
April 30, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown results in charges against 345 defendants responsible for more than $6 billion in alleged fraud losses

September 30, 2020
… National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown results in charges against 345 defendants … seek to profit from people, in particular those confronting addiction,” said DEA Assistant Administrator McDermott. …
September 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Media Advisory: DEA To Announce Comprehensive Strategy To Address Heroin, Opioid Abuse, And Violent Crime In Western PA

November 06, 2015
… DEA To Announce Comprehensive Strategy To Address Heroin, Opioid Abuse, And Violent Crime In Western PA November 06, … organizations and gangs fueling violence on the streets and addiction in communities.  The strategy will also include …
November 06, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Registered nurse sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for stealing opioids from elderly patient

November 27, 2019
… nurse sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for stealing opioids from elderly patient November 27, 2019 Omaha Contact … States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald.   “Temptation and addiction plague all professions,” said U.S. Drug … and caused harm to a vulnerable victim only to feed his own addiction,” said U.S. Attorney MacDonald. “This sentence, …
November 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Former Alaska Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 30 Years for Illegally Prescribing Millions of Opioids Causing Five Deaths

June 16, 2023
… Sentenced to 30 Years for Illegally Prescribing Millions of Opioids Causing Five Deaths June 16, 2023 Seattle Contact …
June 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Virginia doctor prescribed half a million opioid and fentanyl pills in two years, sentenced to 40 years in prison

October 02, 2019
… Virginia doctor prescribed half a million opioid and fentanyl pills in two years, sentenced to 40 … lot. At trial, one woman who described herself as an addict, compared Smithers’ practice to pill mills she … prosecuted the case for the United States.   ### Synthetic Opioids Fentanyl On …
October 02, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Los Angeles Man Found Guilty Of Federal Narcotics Conspiracy Involving The Opioid Acetyl Fentanyl

October 26, 2017
… Found Guilty Of Federal Narcotics Conspiracy Involving The Opioid Acetyl Fentanyl October 26, 2017 Los Angeles Contact … very similar to fentanyl, which is a powerful and highly addictive opioid.  The guilty verdict is the result of an …
October 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Conduct Summit To Target Heroin And Opioid Trafficking And Overdose Epidemic

August 26, 2015
… Law Enforcement Leaders Conduct Summit To Target Heroin And Opioid Trafficking And Overdose Epidemic August 26, 2015 … law enforcement in their fight against these growing addictions and the resulting rise in overdose deaths.”   The …
August 26, 2015
DOCUMENT

Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania, 2020

September 03, 2020
Publication
… Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania, 2020 Publication Intelligence … situational awareness of the threat posed by prescription opioids in Pennsylvania, and to share these analyses with …
September 03, 2020
DOCUMENT

Updating the Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania

May 31, 2019
Publication
… Updating the Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania Publication Intelligence May … for the years 2015-2018 to assess the current prescription opioid threat in Pennsylvania. Analysis revealed that a … Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania_0.pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
May 31, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Ferry County Hospital District Agrees to Pay $15,000 Penalty and Implement Corrective Actions to Address Improper Opioid Dispensing Practices at Republic Pharmacy

October 02, 2023
… and Implement Corrective Actions to Address Improper Opioid Dispensing Practices at Republic Pharmacy October 02, … corresponding responsibility in filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. Ferry County …
October 02, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Opioid Trafficking Organization Dismantled In The Bronx, NY

November 20, 2017
… Opioid Trafficking Organization Dismantled In The Bronx, NY … will continue to flood our streets with these highly addictive drugs. It is our resolve to rid our streets from …
November 20, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to announce comprehensive strategy to address heroin, opioid crisis in the greater New Orleans area

April 11, 2019
… DEA to announce comprehensive strategy to address heroin, opioid crisis in the greater New Orleans area April 11, 2019 … Strategy, a comprehensive approach to address prescription opioid abuse, heroin use and violent crime.   A press … organizations and gangs fueling violence on the streets and addiction in communities. The strategy also includes …
April 11, 2019
DOCUMENT

Illicit Opioid Availability in Pennsylvania 2020

December 30, 2020
Publication
… Illicit Opioid Availability in Pennsylvania 2020 Publication … December 30, 2020 The increasing availability of illicit opioids is the most significant drug threat in Pennsylvania. …
December 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers

June 13, 2014
… Doctor To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers June 13, 2014 Los Angeles Contact Info …
June 13, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Georgia pharmacy, pharmacist accused in civil suit of unlawfully dispensing thousands of opioids and other controlled substances

February 12, 2020
… accused in civil suit of unlawfully dispensing thousands of opioids and other controlled substances February 12, 2020 … federal civil complaint with dispensing thousands of highly addictive controlled substances in violation of the …
February 12, 2020
EVENT

Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis

March 29, 2023 06:00 pm - March 29, 2023 09:00 pm
Community Event
The Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis will feature presentations from local and regional experts in the fields of law enforcement, emergency medicine, drug treatment and counseling. Join us for an evening in which members of DEA will discuss the dangers of fentanyl and the drug trends seen in the...
March 29, 2023 06:00 pm - March 29, 2023 09:00 pm
DOCUMENT

The Opioid Threat in the Chicago Field Division

June 01, 2017
Publication
… The Opioid Threat in the Chicago Field Division Publication … abuse indicators, and anecdotal information—indicate that opioids present the greatest illegal drug threat to the Drug …
June 01, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Powerful Opioid Acetylfentanyl

May 21, 2018
… Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Powerful Opioid Acetylfentanyl May 21, 2018 Los Angeles Contact Info … a drug very similar to fentanyl, a powerful and highly addictive opioid. Acetylfentanyl, which is five times more potent that …
May 21, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

February 21, 2019
… DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit February 21, … Costs and Consequences explores the science behind drug addiction and the societal costs of illicit drug use …
February 21, 2019
STORY

Carfentanil: A Synthetic Opioid Unlike Any Other

May 14, 2025
… Carfentanil: A Synthetic Opioid Unlike Any Other May 14, 2025 Over the past two decades, synthetic opioids have increased the threat of the ongoing opioid …
May 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

International law enforcement operation targeting opioid traffickers on the Darknet results in over 170 arrests worldwide and the seizure of weapons, drugs and over $6.5 million

September 22, 2020
… International law enforcement operation targeting opioid traffickers on the Darknet results in over 170 … heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, MDMA, and medicine containing addictive substances in the United States; and 63 …
September 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Burlington County Pharmacist Sentenced To 15 Years For Illegally Distributing Opioids From “pill Mills”

April 12, 2018
… Pharmacist Sentenced To 15 Years For Illegally Distributing Opioids From “pill Mills” April 12, 2018 New Jersey Contact … and other controlled substances to individuals, including addicts, who presented phony prescriptions. This occurred …
April 12, 2018
EVENT

New Mexico Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness

March 06, 2019 04:30 am - March 06, 2019 07:30 am
Community Event
More than 3,000 Students to Participate in the New Mexico Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation in partnership with the DEA 360 Campaign to hold educational event promoting healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle for students What: Public health officials refer to the opioid drug epidemic...
March 06, 2019 04:30 am - March 06, 2019 07:30 am
PRESS RELEASE

DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

February 21, 2019
… DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit February 21, … Costs and Consequences explores the science behind drug addiction and the societal costs of illicit drug use …
February 21, 2019