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New Jersey Board Of Medical Examiners Suspends License Of North Arlington Physician For Indiscriminate Prescribing Of Powerful Pain Killers And Other Violations

December 03, 2015
… Physician For Indiscriminate Prescribing Of Powerful Pain Killers And Other Violations December 03, 2015 New … Thomas, who has his office in North Arlington, prescribed painkillers for his patients without adequate medical …
December 03, 2015
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Owner Of Kentucky Pain Clinics Faces Additional Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

March 20, 2013
… Owner Of Kentucky Pain Clinics Faces Additional Drug Trafficking And Money … illegally distributing and dispensing prescription drugs to buy a house in Willisburg, Kentucky, a boat, farm property, …
March 20, 2013
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Glendale Doctor Agrees To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller

May 11, 2016
… Doctor Agrees To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller May 11, 2016 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
May 11, 2016
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DEA-Led Operation Pill Nation Targets Rogue Pain Clinics In South Florida

February 24, 2011
… DEA-Led Operation Pill Nation Targets Rogue Pain Clinics In South Florida February 24, 2011 Miami … in Operation Pill Nation resulting from 340 undercover buys of prescription drugs from over 60 doctors in more than …
February 24, 2011
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Pharmacist Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Painkillers

June 03, 2014
… Pharmacist Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Painkillers June 03, 2014 Washington, DC Contact Info … has been indicted on charges that he dispensed prescription painkillers outside the scope of his professional practice. …
June 03, 2014
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Doctor Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Fentanyl And Hydrocodone Based Drugs To Patients

March 19, 2018
… patients of his, in which he prescribed them opioid based pain relief drugs without a legitimate medical reason. … to be provided for use in cancer patients with breakthrough pain, and the patient Dr. Dean was prescribing this drug to …
March 19, 2018
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

November 07, 2013
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
November 07, 2013
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

November 07, 2013
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
November 07, 2013
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

November 07, 2013
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
November 07, 2013
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

May 13, 2014
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
May 13, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

May 13, 2014
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
May 13, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

May 13, 2014
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
May 13, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

May 13, 2014
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
May 13, 2014
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Residents In The Pacific Northwest Turned In Over 13.8 Tons In DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Day

November 07, 2013
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
November 07, 2013
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Warren County doctor sentenced for illegally distributing opioids and Medicare fraud

December 11, 2018
… Dr. Dean also prescribed them with prescription opioid pain relief medications, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, … for medical use by cancer patients with break-through pain. R.W. does not have cancer. R.W. repeatedly consumed …
December 11, 2018
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Brooklyn Doctor Indicted In Illegal Sales Of Over 200 Painkiller Prescriptions: Pills Worth $700,000 On Black Market

October 29, 2014
… Brooklyn Doctor Indicted In Illegal Sales Of Over 200 Painkiller Prescriptions: Pills Worth $700,000 On Black …
October 29, 2014
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DEA to collect unneeded meds at Kentucky Capitol Building

October 21, 2019
… DEA to collect unneeded meds at Kentucky Capitol Building October 21, 2019 …
October 21, 2019
DRUG FACT SHEET

Fentanyl

November 24, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
November 24, 2025
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Americans Turn Out In Droves For DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
November 06, 2013
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Successful 2013 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands

November 06, 2013
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
November 06, 2013
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

November 07, 2013
… to dispose of such controlled (CS) medications such as painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants like ADHD drugs.  People were flushing their old meds down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, but in … responsible and secure way to dispose of their meds, DEA launched its first Take-Back event in September …
November 07, 2013
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Henderson Doctor Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

October 26, 2015
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … for oxycodone and other highly addictive prescription painkillers, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden for …
October 26, 2015
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Indianapolis Doctor Charged In Illegal Painkiller Distribution

August 19, 2013
… Indianapolis Doctor Charged In Illegal Painkiller Distribution August 19, 2013 Chicago Contact Info … accused of insurance fraud and writing prescriptions for painkillers without a legitimate purpose INDIANAPOLIS -  - …
August 19, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Wichita

April 29, 2025
… drug free.  Were You Recently Prescribed Opioids? Opioid painkillers can be powerful and dangerously addictive. So, … Campaign.  Learn more. What Should You Do With Your Unused Meds? Most people who misuse prescription drugs get them …
April 29, 2025
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National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

September 17, 2021
… activities prey on our most vulnerable – those in pain, the substance-addicted, and even the homeless – those who are most susceptible to promises of relief, recovery, or a new start. Not only do these schemes …
September 17, 2021
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Bakersfield Drug-Buy Defendant Sentenced

March 15, 2011
… Bakersfield Drug-Buy Defendant Sentenced March 15, 2011 San Francisco Contact …
March 15, 2011
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Missouri Woman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining Pain Pills Meant for Animals

August 04, 2023
… Missouri Woman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining Pain Pills Meant for Animals August 04, 2023 St. Louis … Montgomery City, Missouri, admitted fraudulently obtaining pain pills meant for animals on Friday. Mackenzie Noel …
August 04, 2023
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SoCal Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller And Laundering His Drug Trafficking Proceeds

April 11, 2016
… SoCal Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkiller And Laundering His Drug Trafficking Proceeds … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
April 11, 2016
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Former Union General Hospital CEO and two Blairsville doctors sentenced to federal prison for illegally prescribing and obtaining pain pills

June 29, 2020
… to federal prison for illegally prescribing and obtaining pain pills June 29, 2020 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us … and obtaining more than 15,000 doses of prescription pain medications outside the usual course of professional … those who are illegally prescribing, or distributing, painkillers. The DEA encourages parents, along with their …
June 29, 2020
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Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

June 16, 2022
… Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to … with his operation of Rosen-Hoffberg Rehabilitation and Pain Management Associates, P.A., where he was Medical … by the Practice (which indicated the patient was likely buying medications off the street or was doctor-shopping); …
June 16, 2022