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President 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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Senate Health Committee Considers Reauthorizing Opioid Treatment Legislation
The 2018 SUPPORT Act would be renewed after missing a September deadline. The Senate Health Committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act,…
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Justice Department Issues Indictments Over Fentanyl
Indictments charge Chinese companies and their employees. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced eight indictments charging China-based companies and twelve against Chinese nationals with crimes relating to the production…
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Justice Department Charges Son of El Chapo with Fentanyl Trafficking
Mexican government approved his extradition. The Department of Justice has brought drug trafficking charges against Ovidio Guzman, who pleaded not guilty this week. Guzman, one of the four…
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