The Illicit Fentanyl Crisis and Drug Poisonings
Understanding, Awareness, Action
This is a 4-hour training course but can be modified if needed.

  1. Introduction: Background as a former LEO/DEA special agent
  2. Drug Overdose/Poisoning: Highlighting the scale and significance of the problem
  3. Opioids: Describing their effects and mechanisms of action
  4. Tolerance, Dependence, & Addiction: Discussing the development of tolerance, dependence, addiction, and the experience of withdrawal, often referred to as "dope sick"
  5. Types of Opioids: Explaining natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic opioids​
  6. History: Noting the longstanding history of opioids
  7. Catalyst: Examining the role of Big Pharma and an organized campaign to change pain management
  8. A Wave of Addiction: Unpacking the transformative shift that began in the mid-1990s
  9. Fentanyl Replaces Heroin: Discussing the shift from heroin to fentanyl
  10. Illicit Fentanyl: Describing this potent substance and its role
  11. Dangers: Highlighting the extreme lethality of even small doses of fentanyl (Only 2mg)
  12. Counterfeit Pills and No Even Distribution: Warning about the dangers of counterfeit medications
  13. Trends/Cutting Agents: Detailing Xylazine (Zombie/Tranq Dope)
  14. Drug Landscape: Addressing shifts in experimental and casual drug use
  15. Drug Use & Young People: Focusing on drug use among youth
  16. Exposure/Dispel Myths: Dispelling common misconceptions about fentanyl "exposure" - Being around fentanyl will not kill you! 
  17. PPE: Recommending appropriate protective gear - My recommendation: https://phs-products.com/
  18. Opioid Overdose: Discussing the recognition of opioid poisoning
  19. ​Narcan/Naloxone: Describing the use and benefits of this opioid overdose reversal medication
  20. Good Samaritan Laws: Explaining laws that encourage helping without fear of liability
  21. China: Identifying China as a major source of fentanyl
  22. Mexican Drug Cartels: Discussing the involvement of cartels like Sinaloa & CJNG
  23. US/Mexico Border: Explaining how drugs are smuggled into the US
  24. Photos/Concealment: Providing photos and methods of drug concealment
  25. Prices/Names: Detailing fentanyl prices and drug slang
  26. Social Media: Discussing the role of social media in drug trafficking
  27. Dark Web Markets: Providing insights into the world of dark web drug markets
  28. De Minimis Loophole: Explaining how this legal loophole is exploited by bad actors
  29. Synthetics/Novel Psychoactive Substances: Discussing synthetic drugs
  30. Treatments: Exploring medicated assisted treatment options
  31. Question & Answer Session: Opportunity for audience engagement and inquiries
  32. Preventable: Drug prevention works and drug use is preventable
  33. Call to Action: Encourage collective efforts to address drug use, emphasizing the power of working together to make a positive impact
  34. Resources: Providing additional sources of information and support
  35. Conclusion: Wrapping up the presentation

Law Enforcement - Credit/Certification

This training has been certified in several states for law enforcement and others to receive training credit. If needed, we can provide the outline and required information to help certify this training in your area.