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 Drug Enforcement Administration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
DEA is the lead Federal agency for the enforcement of narcotics and controlled substance laws and regulations.
DEA supports the Federal drug control priorities through its programs that reduce domestic drug-related crime and violence, reduce the domestic drug production and availability, and continue to target for investigation and prosecution those who illegally manufacture, traffic in, and distribute illicit drugs in the United States.
DEA also works with foreign governments and law enforcement agencies to investigate international trafficking organizations and chemical diversion and drug money laundering activities; and participates in bilateral and multilateral drug suppression programs.
www.ncjrs.gov /htm/dea.htm   (1899 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The DEA was formed from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs of the US Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Drug Abuse Control of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1973.
The DEA is headed by an Administrator appointed by the President of the United States and is approved by the US Senate.
The DEA is also criticized for not scheduling dangerous drugs seldom used, such as datura, and for being extremely slow in the scheduling popular analogues of existing scheduled substances, such as DPT, 2C-T-7, and GHB analogues.
drug-enforcement-administration.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888   (741 words)

  
 healthfinder® — Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice - DEA
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was created in 1973, as the consolidation of several other Federal agencies, to enforce the Controlled Substance Act of 1970.
The DEA strives to eliminate drug trafficking by limiting the availability of controlled substances, stopping the smuggling of illegal substances, educating the public about the dangers of drug abuse, and arresting and prosecuting offenders.
The DEA publishes pamphlets and booklets on illegal drugs, symptoms of drug abuse, and the history of Federal drug enforcement.
www.healthfinder.gov /orgs/HR1758.htm   (108 words)

  
 Just the Facts
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), within the Justice Department, is the U.S. government's "lead agency" for the enforcement of drug laws.
DEA has also opened offices along the border between Bolivia and Brazil, at Puerto Suárez, and near the Argentine border at Yucuiba.
DEA funding is also helping to upgrade FELCN headquarters and to train the unit's members.
www.ciponline.org /facts/dea.htm   (806 words)

  
 Mock debate - Drug Enforcement Administration Reason - Find Articles
Similarly, the DEA says reformers "fail to mention that unless drugs are made available to little children, law enforcement will still be needed to deal with drug sales to minors." In reality, advocates of legalization tend to emphasize this point, lest they be accused of recommending that crack be sold to kids in candy stores.
The DEA, however, tends to throw them all together: "It is widely claimed by those advancing the cause for legalization that crime is largely committed by drug traffickers to protect their turf.
The DEA seems to be suggesting that psychopharmacology is the main reason for the association between drugs and crime.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1568/is_n3_v27/ai_17101380   (738 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration in Thailand is represented by the DEA Narcotics Attache of the DEA Bangkok Country Office.
The Drug Enforcement Administration's stated mission is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States.
In Thailand, DEA is concerned with supporting the Royal Thai Government's counter narcotics efforts, while targeting drug trafficking organizations responsible for smuggling controlled substances into the United States and the international market.
bangkok.usembassy.gov /embassy/dea.htm   (423 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
DEA also works with foreign governments on the investigation of high-level international trafficking organizations which have a direct impact on the U.S. In pursuing these aims, DEA coordinates drug intelligence collection and investigations with foreign law enforcement agencies, and participates in bilateral and multilateral drug suppression programs.
DEA's intelligence units are located in all domestic field divisions and in major drug cultivation, production, and transit countries around the world.
DEA will be able to eliminate the backlog in drug reviews, and complete scheduling actions more promptly with the hiring of these additional personnel.
www.ncjrs.gov /ondcppubs/publications/policy/99ndcsbudget/drug.html   (1764 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the lead U.S. Federal agency responsible for narcotics investigations.
DEA interacts with host country law enforcement agencies, sharing intelligence and offering law enforcement expertise through training in an effort to combat drug trafficking at all levels.
DEA maintains close contacts throughout the law enforcement community, and offers assistance to Embassy personnel who require an introduction into that community.
malaysia.usembassy.gov /kldea.html   (155 words)

  
 DEAsucks.com -- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sucks!
DEA intimidation tactics against doctors have created a climate of fear, with the predictable result that many doctors now won't prescribe opiates at all or are only willing to prescribe amounts that are totally inadequate.
The DEA is killing chronic pain patients by intimidating their doctors.
Those who passed the drug laws in the United States did not have this as their intention, but it is nonetheless what the economist calls "the unintended consequence" of government intervention...
deasucks.com   (913 words)

  
 US Drug Enforcement Administration Conference Coming to Canada
The US Drug Enforcement Administration is holding their annual conference in Montreal, from May 8 to 11, 2006.
The conference is co-chaired by DEA head Karen Tandy, who engineered the cross-border arrest and ongoing extradition attempt of Canadian pot seed merchant and activist Marc Emery, along with Michelle Rainey and Greg Williams.
Drug policy activists across Canada have begun planning a counter-conference to expose the failure of the US-led war on drugs, and to reveal the true scope of destruction and death caused by the American Drug Enforcement Administration.
www.cannabisculture.com /articles/4700.html   (303 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The mission of DEA is to enforce the Controlled Substances laws and regulations of the United States and to bring to justice those organizations involved in the growing, manufacturing or distribution of controlled substances.
Through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), engage the talent and resources of all of the federal law enforcement agencies to identify and target the major trafficking organizations responsible for the U.S. drug supply across the nine OCDETF regions.
Undertake a substantial redirection of resources to the drug importation and bulk distribution "hot spots" so that federal resources are realigned, commensurate with the current drug threat.
www.fas.org /irp/agency/doj/dea/index.html   (237 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration, Controlled Substance Registration.
Even if the health care provider does not have a DEA registration number and the drug is not a "controlled substance", the insurer, including a Health Maintenance Organization, may not refuse to reimburse the insured or subscriber for a covered prescription drug.
The privilege of optometrists to prescribe drugs is governed by New York Education Law § 7101-a (McKinney 2002), which sets forth those drugs that may be prescribed by optometrists and the additional educational requirements that must be met before an optometrist may be certified to prescribe the specified drugs.
It is therefore agreed to and affirmed by the listed entities that the use of the DEA number for uses other than its original intention [regulate the use of controlled substances] should be eliminated through appropriate public policy initiatives.
www.ins.state.ny.us /ogco2005/rg051011.htm   (512 words)

  
 DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration History
The DEA jointly runs the El Paso Intelligence Center, which plays a major role in SIGINT and command and control for drug and immigration enforcement along the Mexican border.
Critics claim that such decisions are motivated primarily by political factors stemming from the US government's War on Drugs, and that many potential benefits of such substances remain unknown due to the difficulty of conducting scientific research.
Others, such as the ACLU criticize the very existence of the DEA and the War on Drugs as inimical to the concept of civil liberties; by arguing that adults should have the right to put whatever substances they choose into their own.
deaauctions.com /dea_history.htm   (772 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration - Warsaw Poland
Seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug trafficking.
Enforcement of the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act as they pertain to the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of legally produced controlled substances.
Coordination and cooperation with federal, state and local law enforcement officials on mutual drug enforcement efforts and enhancement of such efforts through exploitation of potential interstate and international investigations beyond local or limited federal jurisdictions and resources.
usembassy.state.gov /poland/DEA_agency.html   (283 words)

  
 DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION’S
The 2000 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award is the first to be given to a local Chief of Police, Sheriff or Superintendent of State Police.
This award, which will be given annually, recognizes the efforts of a law enforcement executive and his/her department for their continuing support of the D.A.R.E. Program, as well as for working with the community to promote a variety of ongoing drug prevention and education initiatives.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is working with D.A.R.E. to sponsor this award to highlight the importance of law enforcement and prevention working together to make our communities safe and drug-free.
www.cj.msu.edu /~outreach/dare/lawenfaward.html   (522 words)

  
 DEA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
DEA represents over 2,100 certificated professionals who work for the Davis School District in Davis County, Utah.
She works out of the DEA office and can be reached at (801) 451-2277 or at susan@dea.org.
Susan and the DEA staff are always here to answer questions, provide information, and give support to our members as they serve the students of the Davis School District.
www.dea.org   (119 words)

  
 Suspicious Activities Involving Israeli Art Students at DEA Facilities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In January, 2001, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Security Programs (IS), began to receive reports of Israeli art students attempting to penetrate several DEA Field Offices in the continental United States.
DEA Agents at the Tampa District Office questioned the Team Leader of a group of 9 individuals at length, The Team Leader stated he purchases the paintings for $8 to $10 dollars from an individual in the Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area.
DEA is attempting to build a database of the contacts in all areas.
cryptome.org /dea-il-spy.htm   (20649 words)

  
 DEA Museum & Visitors Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
August 11, 2006 - The DEA Museum's traveling exhibit, "Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause," opened to the public today at Chicago's famed Museum of Science and Industry.
DEA Administrator Karen Tandy and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley joined other dignitaries to cut the ribbon on the exhibit.
At a separate dinner DEA Museum Foundation Board Member and Former DEA Administrator Peter Bensinger was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than thirty years of dedicated work to the drug issue.
www.deamuseum.org   (136 words)

  
 DEA Targets Afghanistan Heroin Production   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This plan provides DEA opportunities as never before to reduce heroin production in Afghanistan and contribute to the stabilization and rebuilding of this war-torn country.
In an effort to curb the opium poppy cultivation Afghan farmers were offered $1,250 per hectare (about 2.5 acres) by the government to destroy their crops, but they are expected to receive $16,000 per hectare in profits from drug processors and traffickers for growing the poppies.
The recent DEA plan will conduct investigations that will identify, target and disrupt illicit drug trafficking organizations involved in the Afghan opium trade.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2004/12/emw186749.htm   (536 words)

  
 TRAC: DEA Site - Comprehensive, independent, and nonpartisan information about DEA
Federal drug sentences down; but after a dip, drug prosecutions reach an all time high.
Presents a bird's eye view of current national DEA enforcement activities, and how these differ from the past practices.
A series of short essays highlighting significant aspects of DEA enforcement policies and practices..
trac.syr.edu /tracdea   (84 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The DEA is often thought of as arresting drug kingpins – and it does.
Small businesses that import, export or manufacture substances covered by the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act will need to be aware of the regulations of the DEA.
NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
www.nfib.com /object/IO_17642.html   (83 words)

  
 Drug Policy Alliance: New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson To Debate Drug Enforcement Administration Head Asa Hutchinson At ...
Join the Drug Policy Alliance's work to promote drug policies based on science, compassion, health, and human rights.
The Johnson/Hutchinson debate will take place on Thursday, November 15, 2001, from 8-10 PM at the Levinson Auditorium at the Yale Law School, 127 Wall Street, New Haven, CT. The debate is sponsored by the national Federalist Society and the Yale Law School Federalist Society chapter.
The DEA is receiving criticism for the October raid in Los Angeles.
www.drugpolicy.org /news/pressroom/pressrelease/pr_november14_01x.cfm   (410 words)

  
 Training Files - Drug Enforcement Administration Information System
In addition, information from this system is provided to Federal, state and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies employing former students and biographical data may be provided to students and former students in the form of class rosters and alumni publications.
Release of information to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and to the General Services Administration (GSA): A record from a system of records may be disclosed as a routine use to the NARA and GSA in records management inspections conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
Access to the building is restricted to DEA employees and those persons transacting business within the building who are escorted by DEA employees.
www.fas.org /irp/agency/doj/dea/is/training.htm   (446 words)

  
 DRCNet Response to the DEA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Use of the DEA Seal or the DEA Special Agent badge is restricted by law and may be used only with written permission of the DEA.
This is our direct and documented response to the baloney posted on the DEA web site.
Or, better yet, write your Congressman and tell them that the DEA is putting out nonsense that ought to be stopped.
www.druglibrary.org /schaffer/dea/index.htm   (88 words)

  
 Topic - National Criminal Justice Reference Service (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Information about drug use, drug and alcohol dependency and treatment, and drug market participation...
The publication, Illicit Drug Policies: Selected Laws from the 50 States, produced by Andrews Univer...
Drug prevention funding resources can be located on the Office of National Drug Control Policy Fundi...
virlib.ncjrs.org.cob-web.org:8888 /DrugsAndCrime.asp   (182 words)

  
 Drug Enforcement Administration Home
DEA: Drug Traffickers used Elmo Dolls to Conceal Meth
SAC Sweetin displays a replica of an Elmo doll used to conceal 4 pounds of ICE meth.
Guidelines for Law Enforcement for the Cleanup of Clandestine Drug Laboratories
www.usdoj.gov /dea   (124 words)

  
 Office of Diversion Control - Drug Registration Support
External links included in this website should not be construed as an official endorsement of the views contained therein.
DEA Form 224a – Renewal Application for Retail Pharmacy, Hospital/Clinic, Practitioner, Teaching Institution, or Mid-Level Practitioner.
DEA Form 224 – New Application for Retail Pharmacy, Hospital/Clinic, Practitioner, Teaching Institution, or Mid-Level Practitioner.
www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov /drugreg/index.html   (137 words)

  
 ExpectMore.gov: Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration is the principal agency responsible for enforcing the Nation's drug laws.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is unable to demonstrate its impact on the availability of drugs in the US but has shown sustained progress in disrupting and dismantling high priority drug trafficking organizations.
Planning an independent evaluation of the program's drug enforcement activities and its impact on the domestic drug market.
www.whitehouse.gov /omb/expectmore/summary.10000170.2005.html   (251 words)

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