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The Opioid Epidemic: A DEA Agent's Insider Perspective
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Brian Townsend, a former DEA special agent, to discuss his career fighting the war on drugs and the current opioid crisis.
Brian shares his insight on how trends have changed over the years and the reasons behind the staggering statistic of over 100,000 overdose deaths a year. We delve into the evolving landscape of synthetic drugs and their growing threat to law enforcement.
Brian also speaks about the need to change our approach to treating pain and the controversial statement made by Purdue pharmaceuticals claiming a low addiction rate among patients. Join us as we uncover the harsh realities of the opioid epidemic and the urgent steps needed to address it.
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.
Brian shares his insight on how trends have changed over the years and the reasons behind the staggering statistic of over 100,000 overdose deaths a year. We delve into the evolving landscape of synthetic drugs and their growing threat to law enforcement.
Brian also speaks about the need to change our approach to treating pain and the controversial statement made by Purdue pharmaceuticals claiming a low addiction rate among patients. Join us as we uncover the harsh realities of the opioid epidemic and the urgent steps needed to address it.
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.
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In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Brian Townsend, a former DEA special agent, to discuss his career fighting the war on drugs and the current opioid crisis.
Brian shares his insight on how trends have changed over the years and the reasons behind the staggering statistic of over 100,000 overdose deaths a year. We delve into the evolving landscape of synthetic drugs and their growing threat to law enforcement.
Brian also speaks about the need to change our approach to treating pain and the controversial statement made by Purdue pharmaceuticals claiming a low addiction rate among patients. Join us as we uncover the harsh realities of the opioid epidemic and the urgent steps needed to address it.
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.
Brian shares his insight on how trends have changed over the years and the reasons behind the staggering statistic of over 100,000 overdose deaths a year. We delve into the evolving landscape of synthetic drugs and their growing threat to law enforcement.
Brian also speaks about the need to change our approach to treating pain and the controversial statement made by Purdue pharmaceuticals claiming a low addiction rate among patients. Join us as we uncover the harsh realities of the opioid epidemic and the urgent steps needed to address it.
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.
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