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📍 Attending @NASCSA's 2026 Annual Conference in Portland, ME this week? NABP is participating in the Controlled Substances Hot Topics Roundtable. Visit our team at the NABP tabletop to connect and see what we're working on.
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@ONDCPSep 21
Replying to @WhiteHouse
@WhiteHouse WARNING: Elephant tranquilizer (carfentanil)—up to 100x stronger than fentanyl—among the deadliest emerging drug threats in the U.S. washingtonexaminer.com/news/…
Elephant tranquilizer, far stronger than fentanyl, is newest US drug threat

Elephant tranquilizer, far stronger than fentanyl, is newest US drug threat

The Office of National Drug Control Policy released a notice about fentanyl alternatives out of concern for “their increasing prevalence and potency.”

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@DEAHQJul 15
#𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐄𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 DEA experts and senior executives pull back the curtain on the emerging drug threats already taking root in American communities. The drug landscape is evolving fast; the question is whether your community is ready. This session helps make sure the answer is yes. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: JC Collins, DEA Assistant Administrator, Intelligence Division; Katie Laughery, DEA Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division; Jon Pullen, DEA Associate Chief of Operations; Cheri Oz, DEA Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division; Esther Chege, DEA Assistant Administrator, Forensic Science Division. #FentanylFreeAmerica #DEADiversion @WhiteHouse @TheJusticeDept @CADCA
FFA Summit. New & Emerging drugs: What DEA leaders see on the horizon. From left to right: JC Collins, DEA Assistant Administrator, Intelligence Division; Katie Laughery, DEA Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division; Jon Pullen, DEA Associate Chief of Operations; Cheri Oz, DEA Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division; Esther Chege, DEA Assistant Administrator, Forensic Science Division.

ALT FFA Summit. New & Emerging drugs: What DEA leaders see on the horizon. From left to right: JC Collins, DEA Assistant Administrator, Intelligence Division; Katie Laughery, DEA Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division; Jon Pullen, DEA Associate Chief of Operations; Cheri Oz, DEA Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division; Esther Chege, DEA Assistant Administrator, Forensic Science Division.

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@OIGatHHSJul 13
Six individuals, including a pharmacist and doctor, have been charged in connection with $20M health care fraud and kickback scheme involving issuing medically unnecessary prescriptions to a pharmacist in exchange for cash kickbacks. Learn more: direc.to/fWGr
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@OIGatHHSJul 7
A man has agreed to plead guilty to tampering with opioids intended to be dispensed to patients in hospice and memory care in a healthcare facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Learn more: direc.to/fWKg
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@DEAHQJul 1
𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟳-𝗢𝗛 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 Read more: dea.gov/press-releases/2026/… @TheJusticeDept
DEA Administrator Terry Cole discusses the dangers of synthetic 7-OH products and the importance of public health and safety measures.

ALT DEA Administrator Terry Cole discusses the dangers of synthetic 7-OH products and the importance of public health and safety measures.

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The Ohio Board of Pharmacy moves to put kratom in Schedule 1. This is a big win for public health! Source: pharmacy.ohio.gov/documents/…
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@ONDCPJun 15
Breaking 🚨U. S. Drug Czar Vows to Clean Up Sports, Targets Doping: @SaraCarterDC calls on World’s athletes and antidoping stakeholders to protect the integrity of drug testing and LA28 Olympics. whitehouse.gov/briefings-sta… #LA28 #Olympics @wada_ama @drugczar47
Letter from ONDCP Director Carter to WADA Stakeholders

Letter from ONDCP Director Carter to WADA Stakeholders

Open Letter from Director Carter to WADA StakeholdersDownload

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@ONDCPMay 18
@ONDCP Assistant Director @VictorAvilaTX breaks down the new 2026 National Drug Control Strategy and how this plan will directly impact security, stability, and the drug crisis in Mexico and Colombia. ( English and Spanish versions) youtube.com/watch?v=fzfgAUl_…
EXCLUSIVA | El Plan de Seguridad 2026: El cambio para México y...

EXCLUSIVA | El Plan de Seguridad 2026: El cambio para México y...

¿Hacia dónde va la seguridad en el continente en 2026?En esta entr...

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SAMHSA@samhsagovApr 27
New: Updated Guidance on Medication Assisted Treatment/Medication for Opioid Use Disorder. Read the Dear Colleague Letter: samhsa.gov/sites/default/fil…
Blue background featuring the American flag design. Text reads: "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Dear Colleague Letter SAMHSA.

ALT Blue background featuring the American flag design. Text reads: "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Dear Colleague Letter SAMHSA.

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President Trump is set to sign an order as soon as this week that would signal a willingness to further research the psychedelic drug ibogaine; however, the administration does not plan on rescheduling the substance at this time. cbsnews.com/news/psychedelic…
Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD

Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD

Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.

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@ONDCPApr 6
URGENT: @ONDCP & @CDC just issued an urgent warning regarding 'Rhino Tranq' (medetomidine), a powerful veterinary sedative used on animals. This chemical is rapidly spreading in the illicit fentanyl supply, causing harder-to-treat overdoses and severe withdrawal that standard treatments can’t fully address. Detections skyrocketed in recent years, especially in the Northeast. The drug supply is getting more dangerous and unpredictable. AWARENESS SAVES LIVES. Share this. thenationaldesk.com/news/ame…
'Rhino tranq': CDC warns of dangerous veterinary drug spreading in illicit fentanyl supply

'Rhino tranq': CDC warns of dangerous veterinary drug spreading in illicit fentanyl supply

Federal health officials warned that a powerful veterinary sedative is increasingly being found in the U.S., raising the risk of overdose.

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A Houston doctor is now charged with illegally distributing Millions of opioid pills! The announcement made by the @TheJusticeDept alleges that the doctor prescribed approximately over a million pills in just four years. For more, visit: ow.ly/XMxy50YCCfX @DEAHQ
DEA archived image of oxycodone pills.

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@NIHApr 1
NEWS: NIH researchers discover pain-relieving drug with minimal addictive properties. Read the full story ➡️ nih.gov/news-events/news-rel…
NIH researchers discover pain-relieving drug with minimal addictive properties

NIH researchers discover pain-relieving drug with minimal addictive properties

Positive safety profile of novel drug compound is surprise for class of synthetic opioids shelved years ago.

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Stimulant use is rising nationwide—and there are still no FDA-approved medications for stimulant use disorder. Join us on April 10th at 1 PM EST for a clear, practical overview of diagnosis, emerging treatments, and proven approaches. Register here: bit.ly/4dxBkey
[Webinar] Stimulant Use Disorder: Evidence-Based Interventions and Promising Approaches to Treatment

[Webinar] Stimulant Use Disorder: Evidence-Based Interventions and Promising Approaches to Treatment

Stimulant use disorder is a growing public health concern, with increasing rates of methamphetamine and cocaine use nationwide. Unlike opioid use disorder, there are currently no FDA-approved...

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@ONDCPMar 13
Urgent Alert: Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10x more potent than fentanyl, is infiltrating the illicit drug supply and linked to rising overdoses across multiple states. Not detectable by fentanyl test strips—tiny amounts can be deadly. Know the risks and seek help if needed. #OpioidEpidemic #StaySafe Read more: thehill.com/policy/healthcar…

What to know about cychlorphine, the synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Multiple states have raised the alarm in the past month about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid tied to several dozen recent overdoses that is far stronger than fentanyl. Cychlorphine is part o…

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💻🕵️‍♂️ More than 200 illegal pharmacy website domains were shut down during @DEAHQ’s “Operation Meltdown.” Share this to spread the word and read more about Operation Meltdown: ow.ly/XKgy50YrnJ5 #OnlineSafety #FraudPrevention
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Long Island Medical Doctor Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Operating Oxycodone Pill Mill Out of her Great Neck Office justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/lon…
Long Island Medical Doctor Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for

Long Island Medical Doctor Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Dr. Roya Jafari-Hassad was sentenced by United States District Judge Gary R. Brown to 7 years’ imprisonment for prescribing oxycodone pills without a...

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@DEAHQJan 16
Did you miss the last DEA Take Back Day? If you have expired, unwanted, or unneeded Rx meds, look for a location near you to drop them off & keep your family safe. dea.gov/everyday-takeback-da… #EverydayisTakeBack
Graphic with DEA National Take Back Day logo. Nearly 16,500 Locations nationwide. Clean them out Take them back All year long

ALT Graphic with DEA National Take Back Day logo. Nearly 16,500 Locations nationwide. Clean them out Take them back All year long

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A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice were indicted in a yearslong $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall online, submit false reimbursement claims, and obstruct justice. Read more: direc.to/fSxt
EA: Digital Health Company and Medical Practice Indicted in $100M Adderall Distribution Scheme

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