Only 2mg

Only 2mg of fentanyl can be lethal. We equip communities with knowledge & resources to prevent harm, protect lives, & build resilience. Led by retired DEA.

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“Meth labs are nasty on a good day.”

Only 2mg Founder Brian Townsend has been working with a media company to review DEA-related movie clips and offer an experienced perspective on how realistic—or unrealistic—those scenes actually are.

Watch the full program here, and please like and subscribe:
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#DEA #BreakingBad

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"Don't judge me by the blood of my family, but by what I've done myself."

I had the privilege of working with Richard T. Sanchez during our time at the DEA, but even I wasn't prepared for the raw honesty he brought to our latest episode of the Detective's Case & Closed podcast.

My co-host Aaron Shirley and I sat down with Richard to discuss a journey that is truly one for the books. Richard went from a childhood where he was coached to swallow heroin balloons to becoming a DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC).

He didn't just break a generational cycle; he shattered it.

The most humbling moment of our conversation? When Richard’s 8-year-old son gave him the best career advice he’s ever received: "Why don't you just be a dad?"

Richard, thank you for your vulnerability and your continued dedication to the law enforcement community.

Watch or listen to the full episode here:
- Spotify: https://t.co/E9uGpdtHRK
- YouTube: https://t.co/wFsm8yv3FU

If there is a different platform you get your podcasts, please let me know.

#DEA #LawEnforcement #Resilience #MentalHealth #Leadership #Podcast #DetectivesCaseAndClosed

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@ZachCTidwell

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I recently had the pleasure of joining Zach Tidwell on his podcast, Going in Blind, for a deep dive into the fentanyl and opioid crisis.

We covered a lot of ground - from my DEA career to the work we are doing now at Only 2mg Inc. We discussed how the crisis started, why fentanyl is a "game-changer" for public safety, and why we need to shift the conversation from "overdose" to "poisoning."

Thank you, Zach, for the great conversation and for providing a platform to discuss these critical issues.

You can watch the full episode here:
Apple podcasts: https://t.co/cEe61SECMu
Spotify: https://t.co/JXuS6WuaNn
YouTube: https://t.co/GMBq3iskxc

#Fentanyl #Opioids #FentanylCrisis #OpioidCrisis

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@elonmusk How about making donations to small non-profits that make a huge impact?

These numbers (attachment) are by one person. A donation from @elonmusk could really expand our reach and help more people.

#Only2mg #Fentanyl

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Impact isn't just about numbers; it's about the lives changed and the communities strengthened. Since October 2023, Only 2mg has been on the ground, delivering 120 educational programs and reaching thousands of individuals across 26 states.

Our growth in the media - with over 100 combined podcast and expert media mentions - shows that the conversation around safety and awareness is louder than ever.

If you are interested in partnering with Only 2mg to save lives, we want to hear from you. Whether you are looking to bring an educational program to your school or organization, feature our mission in the media, or collaborate on a larger scale, we are ready to partner.

Together, we can continue to make a tangible difference.

Contact: [email protected]

#DrugPrevention #DrugAwareness #DrugFree #Fentanyl #Opioids #Drugs

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Here is another article about a first responder “overdosing” after being puffed with a bag of white powder.

Let me be absolutely clear: Overdosing from brief airborne exposure is extraordinarily unlikely. For drugs like fentanyl or heroin, passive exposure – powder in the air or incidental skin contact – does not cause an overdose. These substances don’t readily absorb through intact skin, and the amount that could be inhaled in a brief “puff” would be far below a clinical dose.

This isn’t just my opinion from 30 years in law enforcement, including 23 as a DEA Special Agent. It aligns with the medical consensus of the American College of Medical Toxicology and the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, and the experience of thousands of veteran first responders.

We often hear that Narcan “saved” the responder. In reality, Narcan “working” doesn’t prove an opioid overdose. It’s frequently administered “just in case,” and the responder feels better because the immediate crisis has passed and their acute anxiety begins to subside.

While not always detailed in news coverage, the symptoms described in these incidents are often the same: dizziness, nausea, rapid heart rate, tingling, and feeling faint. These are textbook markers of a stress response or a panic attack –not an opioid overdose, which is characterized by respiratory depression and pinpoint pupils.

Too often, these stories begin with an early "field assessment" that gets repeated as medical fact without input from a toxicologist or medical expert.

Those of us dedicated to education are left cleaning up the mess and answering the same debunked questions. This persistent fear has real consequences: it slows down patient care and creates unnecessary trauma for responders.

To be clear: No one is saying these responders are lying or faking. In high-stress environments, if you have been told for years that a grain of sand will kill you, your body will react accordingly when you see a cloud of powder. They are reacting to what they believe is a life-threatening event.

We need reporters to ask better questions. We need agencies to lead with science and common sense. If these substances were truly this "volatile" or "deadly" via a simple puff of air, the casualty rate among first responders over the last decade would be astronomical. We would all be dead.

Let's stop the fear-mongering and get back to the facts.

Latest article:
https://t.co/n4O1chf6hi

#Fentanyl #FentanylExposureMyth

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Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear from amazing speakers at the 2nd Annual National Drug Summit!

Register here: https://t.co/2Le1UaH4vh

#Only2mg #Fentanyl #DrugSummit #Drugs

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Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual National Drug Summit in Overland Park, Kansas!

This event is for anyone who wants actionable information and real solutions. We are inviting everyone, including but not limited to law enforcement, first responders, healthcare providers, the treatment and recovery community, educators, community stakeholders, and families to join the conversation.

If you want to learn how to better prevent substance use, respond to today’s drug threats, and support long-term recovery in your community, you are invited.

May 19–20, 2026
Overland Park, KS

Register here:
https://t.co/Haj5eZBcAc

#Fentanyl #Opioids #DrugSummit #Only2mg

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Happy New Year from the Only 2mg team!

At Only 2mg, we have always been transparent about our work, our vision, and our future. As we step into 2026, we are more committed than ever to expanding our impact and continuing our mission of education and prevention.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s make 2026 a year of meaningful change!

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#Only2mg #Fentanyl

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@elonmusk It is disturbing to see Mexican cartels freely using Starlink - there are photos and videos of terminals mounted on their vehicles, giving them encrypted comms and internet access.

Can SpaceX coordinate with authorities to curb or exploit this criminal use?

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If you are able, please consider a year-end gift.
Only 2mg Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

https://t.co/Btylh8OgR0

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As we head into 2026, I’m thinking about what it truly means to “care” about what fentanyl and other deadly drugs are doing to this country.

Over the past few years, Only 2mg Inc. has taken me across 25 states, delivering 100+ sessions to thousands. This work is real, the impact is real, and the need is overwhelming.

What might surprise people is this: Everything we’ve built has happened with zero grants, zero foundation funding, and zero major donors. Not a dollar. It’s been built largely on our own money, sweat, and even tears.

It’s not for lack of trying. I even paid a grant writer out of my own pocket. And donors? Too often, people just don’t care about “dead drug users.”

I've seen a lot that makes me question priorities in this space. I've watched nonprofits pour energy into big events and political hobnobbing while actual impact remains unclear. I've also run into territorialism—a reluctance to collaborate or allow effective messages into communities and schools out of fear of competition instead of a shared mission to save lives. I've offered my services for free, and the response is always silence. Some of these nonprofits bring in thousands of dollars. It’s easier to secure grants with the political access they have. And then when I see how little they do and how much they pay themselves, I question their true motives.

As for me? Many of the organizations I do work with don’t have the budget to bring me in. So I’ve done what I believe people should do if they say they care: I’ve put my own time and money where my mouth is. I have literally spent thousands of dollars of my own money on travel and expenses to show up in communities that "can’t afford” this work but desperately need it.

Find someone in this space who hasn’t lost their own child, has my experience, and has still put thousands of their own dollars into sustaining the mission. That’s how serious I am about this work.

Despite the lack of traditional funding, 2025 was one of our most active years yet. I continued to travel, speak at conferences, and deliver presentations. We also launched our podcast, joined dozens of others as a guest, and were featured on major media platforms (like Bill O’Reilly) and in national publications (like Rolling Stone)—all by focusing on expanding impact.

In some ways, this post is me venting. I’ve seen too much performative “caring,” too many people protecting their lanes and treating people like me as competition, and not enough asking, “What actually helps people?”

But it’s also me recommitting.
I’m going to keep showing up and keep investing my own time, energy, and money into this work, whether or not outside funding comes in. It’s too important not to, and our kids deserve it.

And I’m going to keep being very clear about this:
If you say you care about what fentanyl and other deadly drugs are doing to this country, and you’re in a position to partner, fund, or open doors, now is the time to act, not just agree.

I’m not saying this to be a martyr. I’m saying it because there’s a difference between talking about the crisis and being willing to sacrifice for it. My hope is that more of us in this space stay focused on impact, collaboration, and actually saving lives.

#Only2mg #Fentanyl #Opioids #DrugPrevention

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As long as there is strong demand, there will be a supply — and suppliers will keep finding cheaper, more potent, more compact drugs (like fentanyl, nitazenes, xylazine, now medetomidine) to meet it.

Talk to your children.

https://t.co/uNGRJJkjW5

#Medetomidine #Only2mg #fentanyl

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Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat America has ever faced & former DEA Resident Agent, Brian Townsend says people don’t realize how little it takes to kill.

Tune in here: https://t.co/HRzlxLGkpw

#FentanylAwareness #DEA #DrugCrisis #CartelTrafficking #AIinPolicing #TRULEO

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We are proud to share the 2nd Annual National Only 2mg Drug Summit: Fentanyl & Emerging Public Health Threats, happening May 19–20, 2026 at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS.

This two-day event will bring together experts, community leaders, and frontline professionals to address one of the most urgent crises of our time - fentanyl and other emerging public health threats.

$125 registration – lunch included both days
Johnson County Community College – Overland Park, KS
May 19–20, 2026

Learn more and register here:
https://t.co/Nak85RvRUP

Let’s work together to save lives and strengthen public health and community safety.

Brought to you by Only 2mg Inc. and the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC).

#Only2mg #Fentanyl #DrugSummit

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On this Giving Tuesday, Only 2mg Inc. (501(c)(3) non-profit) is excited to launch a special Taylor Swift raffle to support our work.

Win a Taylor Swift Autographed “The Life of a Showgirl” CD Insert (Custom Framed).

We are raffling off a professionally custom-framed display featuring a “The Life of a Showgirl” CD insert hand-signed by Taylor Swift, complete with the CD. The piece measures approximately 8" x 13.5" and comes with an official AutographCOA (ACOA) authentication hologram and matching letter of authentication.

We are running this raffle for a short time only so we can do our best to get the prize to the winner before Christmas.

Ticket pricing:
1 ticket – $10
2 tickets – $15
3 tickets – $20
5 tickets – $30
10 tickets – $50

The winner will be drawn on December 12, 2025.

Every ticket supports Only 2mg Inc. and our mission. A like or share of this post would mean a lot and helps us reach more people.

Link:
https://t.co/bcdakmD8cH

#TaylorSwift #Switfie #Only2mg

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Has anyone done the math?

Recently, a federal judge approved Purdue Pharma’s $7.4 billion opioid settlement. Under the deal, members of the Sackler family must contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years, with most of the money going to state, local, and tribal governments to address the opioid crisis and around $850 million reserved for individual victims.

$7 billion is a lot - but this will not meaningfully impact the Sacklers wealth. They will remain billionaires.

Public estimates put current Sackler family net worth around $11 billion. Records show they took over $10 billion out of Purdue before 2018. Even at a very realistic 5% annual growth rate, that would put their true net worth closer to $14 billion. Regardless, we really don’t know, because they moved their money out of the U.S. when all of this was unfolding, so we are ultimately forced to take their word for it. 🙄

Now, let’s be conservative and assume their total fortune is only $10 billion. That’s a low estimate for a billionaire family with global assets, but let’s stick with these low numbers. Let’s also assume they average just 5% growth a year over the next 15 years, which is also a conservative assumption for a large, diversified portfolio.

Do the math: Even after 15 years of making their yearly settlement payments, their wealth would be around $11.4 billion - roughly $1.4 billion higher than their starting point. At a 7% average annual return, their wealth would be closer to $16–17 billion after those same payments, making them roughly $6–7 billion richer than where they started.

In other words, the Sackler’s can likely pay most or all of this out of investment returns and still end up wealthier than they are today.

This is not accountability. This is not justice.

And what about the victims? From the article (https://t.co/qHtb7jD1QI): “People with addiction and survivors of those who died must have proof they were prescribed OxyContin to participate. However, it could be a challenge for some to find medical records or photos of prescription bottle labels dating back decades. Those who can provide documentation could receive $8,000 or around $16,000, depending on how long they received the drug and how many other people qualify.”

Let that sink in.

#Fentanyl #Opioids #SacklerFamily #OpioidSettlement #OxyContin

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It is good to see law enforcement go after dark web marketplace drug traffickers. These drugs are poisoning our kids and tearing apart communities.

Great job Suffolk County!

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#Fentanyl #SuffolkCounty #DarkWeb