Eight companies have been charged with federal crimes. The Department of Justice announced indictments against eight chemical companies based in China and eight employees. The federal criminal charges…
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Justice Department Arraigns Sinaloa Cartel Founder with 17 Criminal Charges
The department arrested the gang leader after convincing him to board a flight that brought him to the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice arraigned Ismael “El Mayo”…
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Administration Observes Overdose Awareness Week
President Biden reports, “The number of overdose deaths has started to decline.“ The White House issued President Joe Biden’s proclamation for Overdose Awareness Week, August 25 through 31.…
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DOJ Fines OH Physician for Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
A patient died of an overdose from improperly prescribed controlled substances. The Department of Justice announced that Ohio physician Gregory Gerber settled allegations of illegal opioid distribution, agreeing…
Read MorePresident Calls for Greater Penalties on Pill Press Importers
Illegal fentanyl has become a leading cause of death for young adults. President Joe Biden recently called for stricter security measures around pill presses and pill press importers,…
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Opioid Producer Fined $1 Billion for Misbranding
DEA administrator says such companies have contributed to the opioid crisis. The Department of Justice announced that Endo Health Solutions, Inc. (EHSI) was ordered to pay $1.09 billion…
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DOJ Settles Opioid User Discrimination Case with PA Court System
Addicts approved for anti-addiction treatment were not given their prescriptions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) secured an agreement with the Judicial System of Pennsylvania requiring state courts to…
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DHS Secretary Meets Virtually with Chinese Counterpart
Two countries reconnect to counter the spread of illegal drugs. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently held a virtual meeting with China’s Minister of Public Security Wang…
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HHS and GSA Update Defibrillator Stations to Include Opioid Overdose Treatments
The departments updated guidelines to expand on-site safety stations for federal buildings. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) updated…
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Labor Department Awards Funding to Ohio for Employment and Training
The disaster relief is to support communities impacted by opioid use, addiction, and overdose. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the third incremental award, of over $2.8 million,…
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