The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

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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.
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Marijuana Rescheduling Consequences: Potency, Policy, and Public Health

May 21 2024 51 mins  
How has marijuana changed since the days when Paul McCartney composed ‘Got to Get You into My Life’ in 1966?In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history and trends of marijuana with Jaime Zerbe, Chief of Staff at Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). Sam is made up of an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy.

A Mother’s Journey: Advocating for a Fentanyl-Free Future

May 07 2024 43 mins  
Find purpose from lossIn this powerful conversation, our guest Michele Hein, shares her tragic story as a mother who has faced unimaginable loss and emerged as a front-line activist in the battle against Fentanyl. After losing her beloved son, Tyler, to fentanyl poisoning, Michele's grief is transformed into advocacy as she leads the charge with Fentanyl Free Communities to save ot

Narco Cash: Unveiling the Mexico-China Money Laundering Connection

Apr 23 2024 43 mins  
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the shadowy world of drug production and its far-reaching financial tentacles. We're peeling back layers of the global drug trade, estimated at a staggering $2 trillion that is led by some formidable players who have mastered money laundering operations...Listen in as Gary Lawrence draws from his own experiences as a retired DEA Supervisory S

Parenting in the Shadows: Addressing Substance Use and Broken Homes

Apr 16 2024 49 mins  
Dr. Cristina Utti, an educator and author of 'Breaking Infinity.' speaks from the heart about her journey through her near fatal substance abuse and eating disorders. Together we’ll reflect on the complex web of family dynamics and the repeating cycles of behavior passed down through generations.We dive deep into the reality of growing up in a broken home, the normalization of ri

A Mother's Mission to Address the Stigma of Substance Addiction

Apr 02 2024 42 mins  
In today’s episode, Julie Waters, founder of the Jace Waters Foundation shares her journey of losing her son to addiction and the work she is doing to support others in the fight against opioid addiction. She discusses the importance of long-term recovery programs and the need for supportive communities. Julie goes into detail about the stigma surrounding substance use disorder a

A Mother’s Story of Loss: From Pain to Purpose

Feb 27 2024 43 mins  
Our children represent the very future of society. However, without vigorously confronting the opioid crisis, how can we guarantee their protection?In today’s episode, Javon Williams, Founder of the Lamont Meyers Foundation, bravely opens her heart about the heart-wrenching loss of her son to Fentanyl poisoning and the journey of resilience this has led her to. Javon highlights t

A Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Across Canada

Feb 06 2024 46 mins  
To anyone out there with a loved one who’s struggling, don't ever give up compassion because it's not a moral failing; your loved one simply doesn’t know how to handle what’s going on in their life.In this powerful and inspiring episode, Chris Cull dives deep into the challenges of addressing substance abuse, the impact of the opioid crisis in Canada, and the crucial role of

Inside the Fentanyl Crisis: What No Parent Should Ever See

Jan 23 2024 60 mins  
Fentanyl is the bullet, but it's the Mexican cartels that are pointing the gun at our children and pulling the trigger.In today's episode, we are honored to have Jaime Ignacio Puerto Gonzales, President of V.O.I.D "Victims Of Illicit Drugs" and Co-Chair of Facing Fentanyl Now, joining us to shed light on the far-reaching impact of Fentanyl and the legislative and societal challenge

Sometimes It's Our Secrets That Can Kill Us: Breaking The Chains of Addiction

Jan 09 2024 40 mins  
Our guest, Danielle Burkett, had everything stacked against her. Even when navigating an unstable upbringing and childhood trauma, she knew at a young age helping children in her position is something she wanted to do. This desire stuck with her through years of substance use, mental health issues, crime, and eventually incarceration. Now as a single mother who recently suffered fr

Drug Cartel Operations: A Perspective on the Drugs, Violence, and Cooperation

Dec 11 2023 42 mins  
Without International partnerships and cooperation, we’re not going to win this battle. In this episode, we delve into the complex and harrowing world of Mexican cartel and crime along the U.S. southern border, featuring a discussion with Larry Villalobos, a seasoned DEA analyst who has worked with the State Department in Mexico, the US military, DHS components, and a local unive