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North Carolina Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Opioids through the Dark Web

… Carolina Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Opioids through the Dark Web September 28, 2021 Atlanta … A North Carolina man who ordered and illegally sold highly addictive opioids through the Dark Web has been sentenced to …
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Federal Court Orders Tampa Pharmacy to Close in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution

… Orders Tampa Pharmacy to Close in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution November 01, 2021 Miami Contact Info … this year alleging that the defendants repeatedly dispensed opioids in violation of the Controlled Substances Act. The … a period of several years, the defendants dispensed highly addictive and highly abused prescription opioids while …
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Pharmacy Tech Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Tampering With Opioids For IV Fluid

… Tech Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Tampering With Opioids For IV Fluid February 21, 2018 New Orleans Contact … problem across the nation, with over four million Americans addicted to prescription drugs,” DEA Assistant Special Agent …
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SDPD Detective Sergeant Bill Miles Honored with First Hometown Hero Award for Leadership in Combating Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

… has been recognized nationally as a model for combating the opioid epidemic and has played a vital role in the …
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Over $1.1M in Civil Settlements Reaffirm DOJ’s Commitment to Preventing Opioid Abuse

… Civil Settlements Reaffirm DOJ’s Commitment to Preventing Opioid Abuse February 08, 2021 Houston Contact Info Contact … crisis and reduce the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical opioids.” MedMark Treatment Centers of Texas Pays …
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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 San Diego 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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Staten Island brothers plead guilty to opioid distribution conspiracies

… Staten Island brothers plead guilty to opioid distribution conspiracies October 02, 2019 New York … the guilty pleas. “Using their Staten Island homes as opioid supermarkets, the defendants distributed highly addictive and potentially lethal drugs on a daily basis,” …
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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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Former Decatur Oncologist Sentenced for Illegal Opioid Prescribing

… Former Decatur Oncologist Sentenced for Illegal Opioid Prescribing November 15, 2024 New Orleans Contact … he was romantically involved. The prescriptions included opioids and benzodiazepines. The DEA investigated the case. …
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Eight defendants arrested for distributing millions of opioid pills from India

… Eight defendants arrested for distributing millions of opioid pills from India September 12, 2019 New England … with money laundering.   “DEA is addressing the threat of opioids, both internationally and domestically. We … to the widespread abuse of opioids which is a gateway to addiction and is devastating our communities. DEA will …
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Spokane dentist pleads guilty to distributing opioids

… Spokane dentist pleads guilty to distributing opioids March 25, 2019 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) … in an inappropriate relationship with M.B. and she became addicted to hydrocodone. Shelby also stated that it had been …
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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 02, 2021 New Jersey 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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DEA To Host Press Conference On Opioid Epidemic

… DEA To Host Press Conference On Opioid Epidemic April 26, 2016 Washington, DC Contact Info … Supervisor/Senior Recovery Coach with the Substance Abuse Addiction and Recovery Alliance (SAARA). Other local …
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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 Dallas 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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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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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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DEA Sponsors The Play Off-Script As Part Of DEA 360 Strategy Against Prescription Opioid, Heroin Abuse

… Off-Script As Part Of DEA 360 Strategy Against Prescription Opioid, Heroin Abuse April 07, 2017 Philadelphia Contact … Theater Company, is a play about the misuse of prescription opioids.  The play features three high school students an …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight Against Opioid Epidemic

… Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight Against Opioid Epidemic November 01, 2021 Washington, DC Contact … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
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DEA Detroit Field Division Announces 2025 Seizure Statistics

… families, disrupting the criminal networks that profit from addiction, and advancing our mission of a fentanyl-free … to the U.S., often containing lethal amounts of synthetic opioids without the user’s knowledge. The DEA Detroit Field …
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Six indicted in drug conspiracy that included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid

… included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid June 12, 2019 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) … during the investigation after overdosing on the synthetic opioids.    In addition to charges in the drug conspiracy, …
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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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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 05, 2021 Miami Contact Info Contact … or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. These efforts align directly with DEA’s priority …
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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 Louisville 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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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 New Orleans 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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DEA Large-scale Operation Targets 26 Pharmacies In Three States In Attack Against Illicit Opioid Abuse And Trafficking

… 26 Pharmacies In Three States In Attack Against Illicit Opioid Abuse And Trafficking December 05, 2017 Headquarters … created in large part by the over-prescribing of potent opioids. Across the country, approximately 11.8 million …
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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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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 02, 2021 Atlanta 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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DEA Seattle Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… its 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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Minneapolis Tactical Diversion Squad talks opioids to Special Investigative Units

… Minneapolis Tactical Diversion Squad talks opioids to Special Investigative Units November 30, 2018 … and make them aware of what they can do to help prevent an opioid addiction or overdose in their hometown.”   Brill and …
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Baxley pharmacist sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, opioids

… federal prison for conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, opioids June 29, 2020 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) … similarly illegal conduct.” “A primary means of addressing opioid-addiction in this country is to ensure that only …