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

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

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

… The 360 Strategy To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids December 08, 2015 Philadelphia Contact Info Contact …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

… 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 …
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Doctor and Eight Others Charged with Distributing Opioids and Other Pills

… Doctor and Eight Others Charged with Distributing Opioids and Other Pills December 09, 2022 New York Contact …
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Former medical doctor sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for unlawful distribution of opioids and causing the overdose death of a patient

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

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

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

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

… Sentenced to 30 Years for Illegally Prescribing Millions of Opioids Causing Five Deaths June 16, 2023 Seattle Contact …
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Virginia doctor prescribed half a million opioid and fentanyl pills in two years, sentenced to 40 years in prison

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

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

… 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 …
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Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania, 2020

September 03, 2020
… 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
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Updating the Prescription Opioid Threat in Pennsylvania

May 31, 2019
… 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
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Ferry County Hospital District Agrees to Pay $15,000 Penalty and Implement Corrective Actions to Address Improper Opioid Dispensing Practices at Republic Pharmacy

… 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 …
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Opioid Trafficking Organization Dismantled In The Bronx, NY

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

… 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 …
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Illicit Opioid Availability in Pennsylvania 2020

December 30, 2020
… 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
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Doctor To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers

… Doctor To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers June 13, 2014 Los Angeles Contact Info …
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Georgia pharmacy, pharmacist accused in civil suit of unlawfully dispensing thousands of opioids and other controlled substances

… 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 …
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Community Event
March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Dubuque, IA
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...
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The Opioid Threat in the Chicago Field Division

June 01, 2017
… 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
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Long Beach Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Powerful Opioid Acetylfentanyl

… 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 …
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

… 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 …
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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
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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

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

… 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 …
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Community Event
March 05, 2019 - March 06, 2019
March 05, 2019 - March 06, 2019

New Mexico Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness

11:30 PM - 2:30 AM (EST)
Rio Rancho, NM
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...
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

… 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 …