The Alarming Rise of Fentanyl: A Conversation with Brian Townsend, S6 - E9

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Robert interviews Brian Townsend about the fentanyl crisis and its implications.

Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Robert interviews Brian Townsend, a retired DEA agent and founder of Only2MG, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness about the fentanyl crisis. Brian shares his extensive experience in law enforcement and discusses the alarming rise of fentanyl-related deaths in the United States. He explains the historical context of how fentanyl became prevalent in the drug supply, its integration into other drugs, and the dangers it poses. The...

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Host: Robert Tornabene

Guest: Brian Townsend

Topics covered

• fentanyl crisis
• drug supply
• law enforcement
• public health
• addiction awareness

Keywords

• fentanyl
• drug deaths
• law enforcement
• Brian Townsend
• Only2MG

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Only2MG, DEA

Places: United States

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