GENERAL INFORMATION

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

January 22, 2025
… that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.  NDAFW offers educators, prevention …
January 22, 2025
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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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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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Two Indicted for Packaging Fentanyl in Inwood: Deadly Drug Mixtures Seized

… veterinary-grade xylazine. Also present were boxes of the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan, one of which was … the contents as a mixture of cocaine, xylazine (a non-opioid veterinary sedative), lidocaine, and BTMPS (an … in fentanyl-involved overdoses. Because xylazine is a non-opioid drug, it is not responsive to Narcan.   Special …
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CY 2021 Fentanyl Profiling Program (FPP)

August 22, 2022
… laboratories. FPP Report CY 2021_DEA.gov_.pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
August 22, 2022
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Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon, Museum of Natural History and Science

February 21, 2019
… for Delivery [in Spanish].pdf Methamphetamine Narcotics (Opioids) On …
February 21, 2019
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One Pill Can Kill

February 04, 2026
… Naloxone Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a …
February 04, 2026
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Greg Cherundolo The Countdown: Fentanyl Analogues and the Expiring Emergency Scheduling Order

June 04, 2019
… Expiration of Temp Order_SJC_4June19_final.pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
June 04, 2019
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DEA Administrator's Statement on Potential Mass Fentanyl Poisoning Event in Gadsden County, Florida

July 02, 2022
… Fentanyl Poiisoning Event (July 2, 2022).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
July 02, 2022
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Administrator Anne Milgram Remarks on ONDCP Press Call Addressing the Overdose Epidemic

November 17, 2021
… Milgram Remarks on ONDCP.pdf Methamphetamine Narcotics (Opioids) On …
November 17, 2021
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Chasing The Dragon Discussion Guide

February 01, 2016
… of the material. Chasingthedragon3.pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
February 01, 2016
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Responding to Nationwide Increases in Fentanyl-Related Mass-Overdose Events

April 06, 2022
… Narcotics (Opioids) On …
April 06, 2022
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DEA San Francisco Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of its  Fentanyl Free America   … of fentanyl in our communities:  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than …
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Carrizo Springs doctor and office manager arrested on federal drug, health care fraud and identity theft charges

… the examination necessary to justify the prescription of an opioid pain medication. The indictment also alleges that Dr. … unsecured bonds pending trial. “A doctor who prescribes opioids without just cause is no different than a street …
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Spokane Physician Pays $120,000 to Resolve Allegations He Prescribed Controlled Substances Without Legitimate Medical Purpose

… patients, many of which were issued in some combination of opioids, benzodiazepines, sedatives, and carisoprodol.  …
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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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Wasilla, Alaska Man Indicted for Distributing Carfentanil Resulting in Two Overdoses, One Fatal and One Non-Fatal

… fentanyl, but Carfentanil. Carfentanil is a highly potent opioid not approved for human use. It is used by … Department of Law. Learn more:  Carfentanil: A Synthetic Opioid Unlike Any Other This case is part of Operation Take …
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Approximately 70 pounds of heroin and fentanyl seized from wholesale distribution network in the Bronx and Yonkers

… nearly 18 kilograms of heroin, the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl and a fentanyl analogue (chemically similar … in multi-million dollar quantities of potentially lethal opioids. Through a direct connection to Mexico-based …
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Three Charged in Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Operation in the Bronx: Over 13 Pounds of Illicit Drug Mixtures Seized

… thousands of dosages of dangerous drug mixtures, including opioids, sedatives, and stimulants. Those who lived in the … more than a quarter of fatal overdoses in the city in 2023; opioid overdose reversal drugs are not effective on it, …
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Veterans Affairs Employees Charged With Stealing And Selling Prescription Drugs

… conspiring to steal prescription medications, including opioids, from the VA John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans … R. Thyer said. “Curbing the illegal distribution of opioids continues to be a primary focus for my office, and … remains committed to stemming the diversion and abuse of opioids in VA facilities,” Special Agent in Charge of the …
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District Attorney Vance And White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske Host Panel Discussion In Washington Heights On Drug Abuse Prevention Rates Of Death Declining In NYC In All Major Drug Categories Except Prescription Drugs DA’s Office To Partner

… as on the street. In many instances, when a prescription opioid habit becomes too expensive, the user turns to … Health and Mental Hygiene. • Deaths involving prescription opioids contributed to 25 percent of all drug-related deaths …
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How to Properly Dispose of Your Unused Medicines

October 04, 2018
… Proper Disposal Flier (October 2018).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
October 04, 2018
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DEA and law enforcement members from the state of Alabama briefed in Mexico

… lengths Mexican drug cartels will go to fuel the disease of addiction. We are resolved to do everything in our power to … the cartels. It is not just the dealers. That enemy is also addiction and abuse. The entire delegation owes its thanks …
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DEA St. Louis Division’s Operation Crystal Shield backed by U.S. Attorneys

… 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 St. Louis Division …
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Kilo Fentanyl Distributor in Craven County Sentenced to 40 Years

… most hopeless souls, extracting profit from their pain and addiction,” said U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr.  “Too … many of our friends, families, and neighbors are battling addiction.  The Craven County Sheriff’s Office and New Bern …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… with huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, driving addiction, violence, and killing Americans. It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said …
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Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Investigation in Franklin and Gulf Counties

… partners to identify and investigate those distributing addictive and deadly controlled substances in both our urban … County Sheriff A.J. Smith. “Methamphetamine is a highly addictive and destructive synthetic drug, which poses a …
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DEA To Kick Off Annual Red Ribbon Campaign

… fight against the violence of drug crime and the misery of addiction. By gathering together in special events and … the demand for controlled substances would curtail lethal addictions and overdoses; Whereas reducing the demand for …
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Drug Crew Indicted For Selling Heroin And Fentanyl That Led To The Deaths Of Six Individuals

… 31, and 36. All five were reportedly in treatment for their addictions when they relapsed and immediately overdosed from … of three years, the defendant solicited young, opiate-addicted women to have sex with paying customers. In …
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Three Defendants Sentenced To Over 32 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… brings turmoil into the lives of those who are addicted to or live around it,” stated David Downing, … to anyone thinking of polluting our communities with this addictive substance.  DEA, along with our law enforcement …