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The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

The Opioid Matrix is a podcast for anyone looking for the latest information in the illegal drug supply chain — Beginning to end. Each episode will feature a discussion with industry experts about the current opioid crisis, including drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug identification, drug addiction, as well as the role of government, law enforcement, new health and social programs, and more.Welcome to The Opioid Matrix-A Journey into the Rabbit Hole.

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47:24

How Harm Reduction Strategies Serve as an Effective...

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2022/10/10

Regardless of how many deterrent drug policies are put into place, some pills and substances always find their way through. In those cases, federal policies can only go so far. It’s time to take a deeper look at harm reduction strategies.In this episode, Michael and Jen are joined by Maggie Seldeen, Founder & Director of High Rockies Harm Reduction.In this episode they explore:A clear definition of Harm Reduction StrategiesHow Harm Reduction Strategies serve as a “Final Safety Net” when Drugs do get

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29:04

How the Largest Fentanyl Seizure in Australian...

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2022/10/03

About a month ago, Australian Police busted the largest shipment of Fentanyl in the country’s history. Michael and Jen jump on the mic to discuss the implications of this bust and what this could mean in the larger geopolitical context.Join us as we discuss:The larger implications of this bust – Could this start a Fentanyl War?The upcoming Fentanyl production war between Chinese Triads and Mexican CartelsHow this ties into Michael’s DEA experience in Asia To make sure you never miss an episode of

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67:29

Why First Time Substance Users Are at a Higher Risk...

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2022/09/26

In this episode, Michael Speaks with Jeff Johnston, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project.After losing his oldest son, Seth, to fentanyl poisoning in 2016, and later his wife, Prudence, to alcoholism in 2021, Jeff has dedicated his life to making a difference in the mental health and substance abuse space (source).Join us as we discuss:The purpose and impact of the Live Undeterred TourHow a co-strategy approach that includes both harm reduction and overdose prevention can be effectiveThe

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79:19

Retired DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy on The Opioid...

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2022/09/19

In this episode we are honored to be joined by Retired DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy.Steve Murphy is a retired DEA Special Agent involved in the successful manhunt for narcotics kingpin Pablo Escobar, and his story formed part of the backbone for the Netflix series Narcos. Mr. Murphy began his law enforcement career in his home state of West Virginia. In the mid 1980s he joined the DEA and was assigned to Miami, Florida, home to an exploding cocaine trade. In 1991 Mr. Murphy was transferred to

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28:21

Battling Increasing Addiction Rates in...

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2022/09/05

We’re seeing an alarming and rapid increase in the rates of opioid addiction and overdoses in African American communities across the country.Disparities in prescription procedures, improper pain management strategies, the pandemic, the defunding of dedicated task forces — these factors are all contributing to this growing problem.Michael Brown, the Global Director of Counter-Narcotics Interdiction Partnerships at Rigaku Analytical Devices and one of our expert co-hosts, breaks down the elemental

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31:44

A Breakdown of Different U.S. State Bills and their...

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2022/08/22

As the Opioid Crisis continues to ravage the country, what is being done to solve the prevalence of these drugs in our communities? Today, we breakdown how different states are tackling handling opioid use and how these strategies can lead to various consequences in terms of the future of drug use in America and how drug use is prosecuted.Michael and Jen Speak About:The Decriminalization Strategy – A Path to Harm ReductionThe Increased Importance of successfully arresting Central Cartel-Based

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37:13

Communities for Recovery w/ Phil Owen, founder of...

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2022/08/02

The war on drugs was a misdriven effort to stop addiction, but in decades past, the nation has shifted to focus on harm reduction and education.In this episode, Phil Owen, founder of Austin Area Opioid Workgroup and Peer Recovery Coach Coordinator at Communities for Recovery shares his experience with addiction and how he has dedicated decades to stopping the distribution of and potential harm of narcotics within at-risk communities.Join us as we discuss:Opioid Supply and DemandCurrent routes for

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38:33

Generational Cycles of Drug Trafficking: How we can...

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2022/07/26

What are the key factors that cause Generational cycles of Drug Trafficking? How can City-Based-Communities fight against this cycle? And how can we bridge the political, law enforcement and funding gap that allows a majority of these problems to prevade?In today’s episode, Jen and Michael speak with Bradly Johnson, Chief Community Officer at BUILD Inc. Chicago.They discuss:The Mission of Build Inc. ChicagoHow has the view on the War on Drugs and Drug-Related crimes affected Chicago’s Youth since

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33:05

Taking a Hard Look at the U.S. National Drug Control...

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2022/07/19

The current government approach to drug control is mainly focused on harm reduction. While these efforts are commendable, they often fall short because of the large number of agencies involved.How should the current National Drug Control Policy switch strategies to boost its effectiveness in preventing fentanyl-related deaths?In this Episode, Michael and Jen talk about:The Current Administration’s National Drug Control PolicyMichael’s Experience as a DEA Subject Matter Expert for the US Council on

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68:01

How Fentanyl Changed the Paradigm by Deceiving a New...

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2022/07/12

Do the current definitions and views of the Opioid Crisis hold up or is there a different way to frame this issue. In today’s episode, Jen and Michael speak with Michael Gray, Founder/Chairman at Fentanyl Awareness Coalition. They Discuss:A Paradigm Shift due to Fentanyl deceptionMichael Gray’s Story – How this new paradigm shift affected him personallyMichael’s efforts to shift the conversation from Addiction to the dangers of one-use fentanyl deathsTo make sure you never miss an episode of The

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33:58

Discussing the Increased Threat Posed by...

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2022/07/05

Why and how does drug trafficking in Pakistan and Afghanistan threaten the United States? This problem hits closer to home than you might think.In today’s episode, Jen and Michael discussHis recent Trip to Pakistan and current trendsHow Rigaku Technology can be used to mitigate drug trafficking through targeting precursor chemicalsHow Pakistan and Afghanistan are now more Vulnerable to trans-national criminal organizationsTo make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on

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25:41

The Role of the Taliban in the International Drug Trade

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2022/06/28

Welcome to this episode of The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into The Rabbit Hole. In this episode we take a deep dive into the Domestic Side of the war on drugs.In our conversation with Michael Brown, Counter-Narcotics Interdiction Business Development Director at Rigaku Analytical Devices, we talk about:How the Taliban “banned” opium essentially controlling the market and converting their reserves into heroinHow this market control has directly led to an increase of methamphetamine production in the

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24:42

Finding the Weak Links: How to Target Cartel...

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2022/06/21

Welcome to this episode of The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into The Rabbit Hole. In this episode we take a deep dive into the Domestic Side of the war on drugs.In our conversation with Michael Brown, Counter-Narcotics Interdiction Business Development Director at Rigaku Analytical Devices, we talk about:The six key capabilities that cartels need to operateHow to identify the weak links in the chain and go after themHow to dismantle these organizations by attacking their finances, procurement practices

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21:29

Fruit of The Poisonous Tree: Origins of the Fentanyl...

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2022/06/14

Welcome to this episode of The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into The Rabbit Hole. In this episode we take a deep dive into the domestic side of the war on drugs.In our conversation with Michael Brown, Counter-Narcotics Interdiction Business Development Director at Rigaku Analytical Devices, we talk about:The symbiotic relationship between Chinese Crime groups, and Mexican cartels has resulted in the mass murder of thousands of Americans from fentanly overdoses.Cooperation between international express

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31:15

The International Drug War: Breaking Down the...

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2022/06/07

Welcome to The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into The Rabbit Hole. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the International Side of the war on drugs.In our conversation with Michael Brown, Counter-Narcotics Interdiction Business Development Director at Rigaku Analytical Devices, we talk about:Michael’s 31 year Career In the DEASpecifying the idiosyncrasies of the International War on DrugsThe Importance of degrading the illicit fentanyl precursor chemical supply chain between China and Mexico and

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22:32

The U.S. Domestic Drug War-Is this battle a lost cause?

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2022/05/31

Welcome to this episode of The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into The Rabbit Hole. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Domestic Side of the war on drugs.In our conversation with Michael Brown , Counter-Narcotics Interdiction Business Development Director at Rigaku Analytical Devices , we talk about:The difference between violent drug trafficking in the inner-city and suburban drug use. America's Constitutional law enforcement powers stop at the U.S. Mexican border.The importance of degrading

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8:05

Has the War on Drugs Been a Failure?

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2022/05/19

In this introductory episode, we dive into the discussion-has the war on Drugs been a failure? Explaining what to expect of the show and the kinds of guests we’ll have conversations with.Hear our conversation with Jen Lynch, Marketing Director at Rigaku Analytical Devices:The war on drugsThe impact of drug influencers on communitiesWhat to look for in future episodesMore information about Jen Lynch and today’s topics:LinkedIn Profile:

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