U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations in the United States. It was established on July 1, 1973 by President Richard Nixon with Executive Order 11727 to replace the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD). The DEA works closely with other federal agencies such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations Division, Secret Service, US Coast Guard Investigative Services and many more state and local law enforcement partners at home and abroad to combat drug trafficking activities around the world.

Its mission is “to enforce our nation’s laws prohibiting illegal drugs while promoting a balanced approach between prevention initiatives that stop use before it begins; treatment programs designed to help those already addicted; harm reduction strategies aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with substance abuse; research into addiction science; interdiction efforts across land borders, air space, maritime boundaries, mail facilities or cyberspace” . In addition to its primary mission focusing on combating illicit narcotics production/trafficking domestically within U.S., DEA also has overseas offices located primarily in Mexico City as well as Central America combating international narcotic cartels operating along Southwest border areas who are involved in smuggling illicit drugs into U.S.. The agency operates under authority granted through Controlled Substances Act which authorizes them regulate manufacture/importation/distribution/possession etc…of certain types contraband including synthetic opioids like fentanyl whose misuse have resulted significant overdose related deaths over past few years leading DEA partner up additional governmental organizations develop response plans mitigate risk posed this type opioid products entering country without proper documentation control measures place prevent diversion these items intended medical purpose only not recreational usage society members general public large scale epidemic proportions potential consequence due lack awareness education concerning matters addictive strength nature opiates available today both legal prescription medicinal forms illegally manufactured black markets sources often times found online dark web digital environment where anonymity assumed customers seeking purchase access sinisterly offered pharmaceutical grade pills tablets powders liquids contain substances potentially lethal doses even small amounts consumed result serious health issues fatality death itself incidences known occur wittingly unwitting users typically unaware ingredients their product contains until too late point when irreversible damage done user’s body system organs respiratory brain heart cardiovascular fatal downward spiral side effects arise lead ultimate demise individual concerned sobering situations seen far growing number instances sadly increasing year after year yet still remains largely unrecognized matter among non-addicted population masses majority whom completely oblivious dangers facing unknowingly despite continued warnings advisories issued media outlets multiple social networks worldwide using technology ubiquitous presence ubiquity attempt reach out inform educate raise overall level understanding citizens regarding grave risks associated consumption any kind unapproved chemical based concoctions illegal street purchased looted otherwise acquired unknown source origins suspect purity quality components contained therein danger lurking there always relative ratio amount ingested person target chosen dosage size consequently quickness method applied delivery affects how rapidly active ingredient absorbed bloodstream distributed affected parts various systems throughout human anatomy stages process heighten probability severe complications depending condition status pre-existing conditions patient might possess prior taking substance question advised seek professional medical advise doctor healthcare provider ascertain safety precautions necessary taken ensure reduce chances