Only2mg of Can Kill You: Former DEA Supervisory Special Agent Exposing the Fentanyl Crisis EP76

Welcome back to Rumbling Facts Podcast—where uncomfortable truths collide with critical thinking to create real, raw conversations that challenge your thinking and ignite transformation.

In this powerful 76th episode, we’re diving into the deadly opioid and fentanyl epidemic that’s sweeping the nation! Sam Gladu aka DjRetsam sits down with Brian Townsend, a retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent who served over 30 years in law enforcement, running high-stakes international operations, taking down drug cartels, and later training over 10,000 agents at the DEA Training Academy in the art of elite leadership and integrity under fire.
Now, he’s founded Only2mg, a nonprofit built around one chilling fact: just two milligrams of fentanyl—about the size of a few grains of salt—can kill you. A national emergency that has silently become the #1 cause of death for Americans aged 18-45, surpassing car crashes, cancer, and gun violence.

His insights into the fight against opioids and fentanyl provide listeners with an invaluable perspective on what it takes to tackle such a massive crisis. Brian shares his experiences on what we can all do to address the fentanyl crisis, whether you’ve lost someone, battled addiction, work in public service, or just want to understand what the hell is really going on—this episode is a must-listen. As someone who’s survived addiction and lived to help others, Sam shares why this crisis hits every level of society, not just the streets.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💀 The cold, hard truth behind fentanyl’s rise—from cartel pipelines to your neighborhood.
🧠 Why mental health, trauma, and addiction are deeply intertwined in the opioid epidemic.
🛑 The DEA’s unseen battlefield—how operations really go down, what movies get wrong, and what it takes to lead during life-and-death raids.
🧩 Why leadership and training are the only long-term solutions to this international crisis—and how Townsend shaped the future of DEA strategy.
🧱 The border crisis reality: staggering stats, shocking loopholes, and how 80% of fentanyl smugglers are U.S. citizens.
🔍 Why public awareness is failing, and how Only2mg is rewriting the script—training schools, communities, and even CEOs in how to fight back.
🧭 What real empowerment looks like in communities ravaged by opioids—and the ONE thing everyday citizens can do that actually moves the needle.

Fentanyl is a silent killer, and Brian sheds light on the magnitude of this crisis, emphasizing how even the smallest exposure can be fatal. With fentanyl being up to 50 times stronger than heroin, just two milligrams can lead to death. In 2023, over 74,000 people died from fentanyl overdoses, and those numbers are growing every year. Brian’s organization, Only2mg, is working to raise awareness about this silent killer, educating the public on how to protect themselves and their loved ones.

This episode isn’t just about statistics—it’s about action. If you or someone you know is affected by the opioid epidemic, or if you’re just looking to understand the fentanyl crisis from an insider’s perspective, this episode is a must-listen. Brian’s story is one of dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve. He’s been on the frontlines for decades, and now, he’s sharing his knowledge to help save lives. Tune in to hear more about the steps we all can take to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from the scourge of fentanyl.

🎯 Why This Episode Matters:
Over 107,000 overdose deaths in 2022. 73,000+ from fentanyl. These aren’t just numbers—they’re friends, kids, artists, and parents. This crisis won’t be fixed by silence. It starts with knowledge. It starts with voices like Brian’s. And it starts with you listening.

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Brain Townsend LINKS
Website
https://www.eagle6training.com/
Website #2
https://www.only2mg.com/
LinkedIn URL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssabriantownsend

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