Houston Doctor Charged with Illegal Opioid Distribution

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:37:14 +0000
Healthcare

The DEA Houston Division announced criminal charges against a Houston doctor for allegedly illegally distributing over one million opioid pills over a four-year period. The DOJ has filed the charges, marking a significant enforcement action in the ongoing effort against opioid diversion. This case highlights continued DEA scrutiny of healthcare providers suspected of improper opioid prescribing practices.