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Bonifay Doctor Settles Controlled Substances Act Violations For $130,000

… Controlled Substances Act can facilitate the diversion of addictive drugs, illegal distribution of those substances, …
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Former Paramedic Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Stealing Medical-Grade Fentanyl

… patients at risk,” said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan.  “Drug addiction is tragic, but it’s no excuse for harming patients …
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San Diego Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Overdose Death

… an end to these tragic losses.” For those who suffer from addiction, please know there is help. Call the Crisis line …
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Oklahoma based Non-Profit Organization “Light of Hope” receives national award

… individuals and families faced with the struggles of drug addiction and education to children through its school drug …
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Australian National Pleads Guilty to Participating in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

… and violent crime threats to public safety, as with the opioid epidemic, fentanyl, and the cocaine threat to our …
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Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr. Admits to Leading Vast Drug-Smuggling, Money Laundering Empire

… high-level individuals and organizations who contribute to addiction and death in the United States for their monetary …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Ring Connected to Aryan Prison Gangs Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

… understated. There are so many people out there that become addicted on these drugs or suffer overdoses and are no …
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Chicago Drug Trafficking Leader Sentenced to 20 Years

… financed his lifestyle by taking advantage of those addicted to heroin,” Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott M. …
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

… drugs turned in by citizens last week will keep dangerous, addictive drugs from being abused. I commend the DEA for its …
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Stimulants

Cocaine

January 21, 2025
White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks. Cocaine is an intense, euphoria-producing stimulant drug with strong addictive potential.
January 21, 2025
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Port St. Joe Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

… us safe and serve a critical role in our efforts to remove addictive and deadly controlled substances from our …
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Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Pills that Caused Death of Thirty-Five-Year-Old

… as the cartels and drug dealers, such as Saul Caro, drive addiction,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Shelly S. …
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Nurse Practitioner Arrested, Charged with Selling Oxymorphone

… company. Those who are struggling with their intake of opioids in Western New York can call this hotline …
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DEA and NJ law enforcement partners collect more than 16,000 pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products

… cabinets, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths,” said DEA Acting …
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Georgia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Possession of Meth with Intent to Distribute After Ordering Fabric Soaked in Meth

… to move deadly substances into this country, feeding addiction and increasing overdose deaths,” said U.S. …
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Chicago Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Attempting to Possess Fentanyl for Distribution

… significant damage to the community by exploiting people’s addictions.  On April 1, 2022, Judge Peterson sentenced …
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Defendants Face Charges in High School Drug Advertising and Distribution Cases

… student reported that “numerous students” are using and addicted to “percocets,” and that “lulu” is known as a …
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Bellingham, Washington, Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl While Carrying Firearms

… drug treatment program for Wisniewski to treat his addiction. In April 2022, investigators initially saw drug …
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Armed Leader of Fentanyl and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

… “Illicit fentanyl is highly addictive and incredibly destructive. The individuals who …
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Littleton Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Trafficking Methamphetamine in New Hampshire

… the Granite State.” “DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine off the streets of New …
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Chinese National Indicted for Importation of Enough Chemicals to Make Millions of Fatal Doses of Fentanyl

… plays a pivotal role in disrupting the supply of illicit opioids at every point in the drug supply chain: …
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking

… Attorney Katherine G. Legge. “Methamphetamine is highly addictive and destructive to families in our communities, …
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Bellingham, Washington, Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl While Possessing Firearms

… willing to personally profit from the distribution of an addictive and often deadly controlled substance.” One other …
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Bryan County Man Convicted on Federal Drug Charges for Trafficking Fentanyl

… now face the consequences of his actions.” “Fentanyl is addictive, pervasive, and deadly, and drug traffickers like …
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine through the U.S. Postal Service

… our commitment to keeping these and other highly addictive drugs from destroying lives.  Combatting illicit …
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Member of Skagit and Whatcom Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced to Prison

… to your life, you chose to perpetuate the cycle of drug addiction in others.” According to records filed in the …
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Greenwood Village Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances and Financial Crimes

… contacted him to warn about the patient’s methamphetamine addiction, but Weiss prescribed the methamphetamine anyway. …
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DEA Hosts the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday to Remove Unneeded Medications from Homes

… Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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U.S. Attorney Announces Law Enforcement Actions Directed at Fentanyl Trafficking in Santa Cruz County

… fentanyl and carfentanil, a fentanyl analogue and synthetic opioid that is approximately 100 times more potent than …
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Federal Charges Filed Following Record-Breaking Drug Seizure

… from entering our country, furthering our fight against addiction and overdose deaths.” “Over the last several …