The DEA finds itself with less power to control the flow of drugs in America. Lawmakers have pushed to make the process easier for those in the drug industry.
The DEA has showed it’s disapproval for years. They have fought hard to curb the drug problem plaguing America.
The DEA was pushing to stop the distribution of dangerous drugs. The drug companies were known to supply doctors and pharmacists.
These persons would then supply the black market. The DEA recognized what was happening and made aggressive attempts to stop it.
The DEA has fined many companies for their refusal to stop such activities. But now that this new law has surfaced they will lose some of their ability to curb the drug trade.
Congress In A Bind?
Joseph T. Rannazzisi was once the head of the DEA. He said “the drug industry, the manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and chain drugstores, have an influence over Congress that has never been seen before.”
“I mean, to get Congress to pass a bill to protect their interests in the height of an opioid epidemic just shows me how much influence they have,” he said.
Opioid has caused the deaths of many Americans. The drug has caused many a headache for drug officers and law enforcement.
It is reported that not many in Congress knew what the consequences would be. It seems apparent that the bill was passed without knowing what it implies.
Reports indicated that former President Barack Obama signed the bill. No one was willing to discuss how the bill became law.
