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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution … potentially lethal doses of fentanyl. “Capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and prescription drug abuse in the United … each year.” Fentanyl and other highly potent synthetic opioids remain the primary driver behind the ongoing opioid …
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Cheshire Medical Center to Pay $2 Million to Settle Allegations of Controlled Substances Act Violations

… keep accurate records of controlled substances, including opioids. “Cheshire Medical Center’s failure to fulfill its … the theft of prescription narcotics – including powerful opioids such as fentanyl, which led to a shockingly high …
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Hydromorphone

March 10, 2026
Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs called “opioids,” which includes morphine. It has an analgesic potency approximately two to eight times greater than that of morphine and has a rapid onset of action.
March 10, 2026
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2.5 Tons of Methamphetamine and 100,000 Fentanyl Pills Interdicted

… to flood American markets with these synthetic, highly addictive, and dangerous drugs.  DEA and our law enforcement … devastating our community while steadily increasing addictions and overdose deaths,” said HSI Special Agent in …
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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.” “Operation Crystal Shield … Steven S. Whipple.  “Most of this dangerous and highly addictive poison is manufactured in Mexico, then smuggled …
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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 Chicago Division … public, we are seeing more methamphetamine distribution and addiction.  The same Mexico-based cartels that traffic …
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DEA Warns: “Pink” Overdoses Discovered In Phoenix, AZ

… Yuma - 571-324-7324 Overdose reporting reveals synthetic opioid U-47700 contributed to deaths PHOENIX - The DEA … discovery of three overdose deaths involving the synthetic opioid U-47700, commonly referred to as “Pink.”  The … concerning the availability of this and any other synthetic opioids as they surface within local drug markets.  The DEA …
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International Overdose Awareness Day

August 29, 2025
… Unresponsiveness, Unconsciousness. Death. Depressants and Opioids A depressant is a drug that slows the vital … Barbiturates Drug Factsheet Benzodiazepines Drug Factsheet Opioids, slow the central nervous system to produce a …
August 29, 2025
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Largest Settlement In DEA History: McKesson Pays $150 Million

… 951-2900 Failed to maintain controls on drugs including opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone at Massachusetts … to prevent diversion of controlled substances, including opioids such as oxycodone, and that McKesson failed to …
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DEA Holds Inaugural Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic

… U.S. Department of Education, and the Partnership to End Addiction to discuss the scope of current drug threats, … Fred Muench and Denise Mariano of the Partnership to End Addiction.  In addition, the Summit offered various other …
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Doctor Gets 10 Years For Operating “Pill Mill” In Alabama

… from former patients of Ritchea’s who had maintained their addictions to prescription drugs by obtaining monthly … The patients described the horrible impact the addiction had on their lives and families.  Additionally, …
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DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage

… past strategies that aimed resources specifically at opioids, and allows the DEA Washington Division to combat …
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Southern District Of Georgia Announces Largest Hospital Drug Diversion Civil Penalty In U.S. History

… substances, leading to a significant diversion of opioids, and failing to timely report the suspected … that you believe may be unlawfully diverting or dispensing opioids for illegitimate purposes or committing health care …
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Justice Department announces release of new fentanyl safety video for first responders

… when exposure occurs, and when individuals exhibit signs of opioid intoxication. "Exposure to synthetic opioids like fentanyl is one of the most dangerous threats …
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New Mexico Pharmacy Agrees to Settlement Relating to Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

… doses of controlled substances, a majority of which were opioid analgesics. The inspections also revealed 112 … are on the front lines of preventing the abuse of opioids and other controlled substances in our communities,” …
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Community Outreach

March 28, 2025
… declines. The longer youth and young adults delay drug use, addiction and/or substance use disorders are significantly … the consequences of drug use, as well as topics about addiction, impaired driving, and true stories about teens …
March 28, 2025
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Deadly Contaminated Cocaine Widespread in Florida (2018)

February 01, 2018
… and fentanyl-related substances. Fentanyl, a Schedule II opioid analgesic approximately 50 times more potent than … in over 180 cocaine exhibits. Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is approximately 10,000 times more potent than …
February 01, 2018
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Armed Drug Trafficker from Springfield, Massachusetts Sentenced to 87 Months

… the defendant’s coercion of women based on their drug addiction or drug debts is especially pernicious. This … use firearms to conduct their business, and exploit the addictions of others.” U.S. Attorney Kerest also commended …
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DEA Washington Division Issues Warning: “One Pill Can Kill”

… tied to counterfeit pills containing the powerful synthetic opioid, fentanyl.  Manufactured by Mexican drug trafficking … information concerning the availability of any synthetic opioids as they surface within local drug markets with your …
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Local Medical Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances And Money Laundering

… - greed.   His disgraceful conduct is part of the massive opioid epidemic faced by the entire nation and the greater … today.  More than 116 Americans are dying every day from an opioid overdose and the deaths are continuing to rise.  Let … to anyone who chooses to illegally distribute prescription opioids that your criminal acts will not be tolerated.  The …
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DEA Establishes Six New Heroin Enforcement Teams

… levels, the DEA's top priority is addressing the opioid epidemic and pursuing the criminal organizations that … teams, DEA considered multiple factors, including rates of opioid mortality, level of heroin and fentanyl seizures, and … than 34,500, or 54 percent, of these deaths were caused by opioids. The DEA continues to aggressively pursue …
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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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Michigan practitioner diversion awareness training

… and tools to address prescription drug abuse and addiction. Along with illicit narcotic enforcement, the DEA … health care fraud and diversion, electronic prescribing and addiction and medication-assisted treatment.     A positive … the health and safety of our communities by reducing drug addiction and diversion.   # # #   On …
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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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RX Trafficking Ring Controlled Brooklyn Medical Practices: Nearly $3.4 Million In Pills Diverted

… collecting and distributing large quantities of highly addictive prescription medication. Among those charged in … painkiller, and nearly 12,000 pills of (Xanax), a highly addictive anti-anxiety medication. Evidence of the … to the heroin dealers and pushers on street corners, opiate addicts are lining up to see rogue doctors in order to get …
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Conviction of Tucson Psychiatrist for Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, and Fraud

… experienced at the hands of Dr. Saeed. Victims were also addicted to controlled substances and some patients in his …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives addiction and violence and kills Americans.  It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives addiction and violence and kills Americans.  It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said …
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DEA St. Louis Division Breaks Fentanyl Seizure Record

… in fiscal year 2022 with more than 671 pounds of the deadly opioid seized through Missouri, Kansas and southern … aligns with the continued increase since the synthetic opioid was first seized by the division in 2017: FY 2022 – … criminal organization leaders. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is used for pain management in a medical setting and …
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Former Heart Surgeon Convicted Of Unlawfully Prescribing And Dispensing Oxycodone

… clinic that served as a front for the mass distribution of addictive pain killers. Daniel R. Salter, Special Agent in … controlled pain killing medication to patients who were addicted to them,” said U.S. Attorney John A. Horn.  “Many … send a strong message to those who prey on individuals with addiction will not be tolerated. I am pleased with the hard …