The Most Dangerous Drug in the World - Brian Townsed

Mondo welcomes former DEA Agent Brian Townsend, international speaker, trainer, and consultant who is tirelessly working to save lives and educate communities about the fentanyl epidemic.

He began his career as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and after five years, joined the DEA, dedicating 23 years to combating the drug trade in the United States. Brian also held a national position at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where he trained countless agents.  In this episode, BrianSynthetic opioids like fentanyl are now the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths in America. Young people are among the hardest hit, and in states like Missouri, over 70% of overdose deaths are connected to fentanyl. To put it into perspective, just two milligrams—an amount smaller than a grain of salt—can be a lethal dose.

 Lastly, Brian is the founder of Eagle 6 Training and Only 2mg, two organizations focused on raising awareness and equipping people with the knowledge and tools to fight back against this deadly crisis.