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Crawfordville Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

… North Star Drug Task Force, are resulting in the removal of addictive and deadly controlled substances from our … is stopping those responsible for bringing these highly addictive and destructive drugs into our communities and …
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2016 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 01, 2016
… in the United States has shifted, with the tripartite opioid threat (controlled prescription drugs, fentanyl, and … portions of the United States. While the current opioid crisis has deservedly garnered significant attention, …
November 01, 2016
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Drug trafficker sentenced to 121 months for conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine and marijuana across New York City

… and our law enforcement partners are responding to the opioid epidemic by vigorously investigating and prosecuting … one of many successes in law enforcement’s battle against opioid abuse because it serves as a reminder that we are … in Charge Donovan. “Enforcement is a key factor in fighting opioid abuse and in stopping fatal overdoses in our cities …
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DEA Reminds Parents to Speak to Their Children About the Dangers of Drug Use

… amount of overdose deaths ever in a 12-month period. Opioids accounted for more than 68,000 of those deaths. …
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Montgomery County Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl That Led to an Overdose Death

… arrested he admitted that he was a user and distributor of opioid drugs and that he provided Victim 1 with opioid drugs on August 10, 2020.  United States Attorney … Task Forces/Task Force Officers Heroin Fentanyl Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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Five indicted for running a pill mill in Hamilton

… the illegal distribution of prescription drugs, including opioids. Sakkal is charged with being responsible for the …
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DEA Washington Division Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Communities

… pandemic, we remain committed to our work addressing the opioid and related overdose crises and supporting our … deaths across in the area. Although heroin and prescription opioid deaths have been decreasing steadily since 2017, … Division - Intelligence Products Fentanyl Methamphetamine Opioids Synthetic Opioids Heroin Cocaine On On …
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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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The Drug Enforcement Administration works with practitioners to bring awareness to prescription drug diversion

… 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. Among today’s … the health and safety of our communities by reducing drug addiction and diversion. On …
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Owner Of Columbus Southern Medical Center Pleads Guilty To Drug, Tax, Fraud Charges: $29 Million Forfeited

… of controlled substances to numerous individuals who were addicted to drugs, in Ohio and surrounding states. The owner … said U.S. Attorney Glassman. "He got rich by feeding the addictions of hundreds and hundreds of people. Thanks to the …
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Las Vegas Physician And Pharmacist Charged With Unlawful Sales Of Large Quantities Of Prescription Painkillers

… to unlawfully distribute large quantities of highly addictive prescription drugs in and around Las Vegas. DEA … and a pharmacist, for unlawfully distributing highly addictive prescription painkillers. Our f ederal and local … injected, to get an immediate high. This abuse can lead to addiction, overdose, and sometimes death. The case is being …
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Final Defendant in Nationwide Meth Trafficking Ring Pleads Guilty

… organization that brought over 160 pounds of highly addictive meth to New England,” said Jodi Cohen, Special … on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of Massachusetts,” said Stephen Belleau, …
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Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops

… concern. Also being sold in vape shops are illegal and addictive substances such as synthetic marijuana, synthetic …
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20 defendants charged in drug indictments; One alleged trafficker charged in death of carfentanil user

… dangerous drugs to include carfentanil – a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl,” said DEA … to fighting violent street gangs and their impact on the opioid epidemic.”     According to charging documents, the … were involved in the distribution of prescription opioids and counterfeit prescription opioids laced with …
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Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

… were often prescribed high doses of oxycodone, and other opioid medications. Some patients were issued prescriptions for opioids after routinely providing aberrant urine toxicology …
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Downey Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging He Sold Fake Prescription Pills that Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

… female who suffered a fatal overdose from the synthetic opioid, the Justice Department announced today.            … Overdose Justice Task Force, which was created to address opioid-related deaths in the greater Los Angeles area, most of which are caused by the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Under the Overdose Justice program for …
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DEA Administrator Statement On Capture Of Hector Beltran-Leyva

… smuggled countless amounts of lethal and highly addictive drugs into the United States and other parts of the world, facilitating addiction, violence, and death.  DEA congratulates the …
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Five Kentucky Defendants Convicted And Sentenced For Supplying Drugs That Resulted In Overdose Deaths

… 2015, as part of a comprehensive approach to combat the opioid epidemic facing the state of Kentucky, the United … the law enforcement response to the growing heroin and opioid abuse epidemic. This month, three important … the prosecution initiative and the critical nature of the opioid epidemic. In an investigation in Woodford County, the …
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Former Amherst Pain Doctor Going to Prison for Illegal Prescribing and Defrauding Medicare

… doctor at the Hens Pain Center in Amherst, NY,  prescribed opioids to multiple patients outside the usual course of … practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. These opioids included hydrocodone, oxycodone, …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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DEA RMFD Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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DEA Washington Division Calls on the Community to Have Important Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Fake Pills in Back-To-School Routines

… Washington Division. Illicit fentanyl, which is a synthetic opioid, and methamphetamine are widely available throughout … GSAD, JTT etc Synthetic drugs Methamphetamine Synthetic Opioids Fentanyl Marijuana (Cannabis) On On Press Release …
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Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for fentanyl death

… was in a recovery house attempting to overcome his heroin addiction. Gordon, who has numerous felony drug convictions, … offenses,” stated U.S. Attorney Schneider. “Persons addicted to opiates face nearly insurmountable challenges in beating their addiction. Those who make it available to users guarantee …
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Cross City Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine

… of Florida. U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “Methamphetamine addiction destroys lives and harms communities throughout …
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Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 70 Months for Unlawful Drug Distribution

… hundreds of unlawful prescriptions, including for the opioids hydrocodone and oxycodone, benzodiazepines … in the civil matter. Diversion Division Drug Trafficking Opioids Off On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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Three Drug Traffickers Convicted of Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies

… the pills while seeking treatment for his own drug addictions at spa-like resorts in Costa Rica and Mexico … case. Woolard was convicted of being a drug user and drug addict in possession of firearms. Isham was convicted of …
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Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops

… concern. Also being sold in vape shops are illegal and addictive substances such as  synthetic marijuana ,  …