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Episode 097 - John Callery: Opioid Update in the Pandemic Age

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Sinopsis

In Episode 097, we are rejoined by one of our earlier podcast guests, Mr. John Callery, to get an update on the state of the opioid crisis in America and the steps that have been taken to keep citizens safe, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. John updates us on the status of fentanyl in 2021 and the reasons behind its proliferation, as well as the challenges faced by the DEA in protecting the public from its sinister effects. We discuss the impact of COVID-19 and how it has changed the way drugs are used, trafficked and enforced. He explains how sophisticated the methods of the drug cartels can be with drug distribution and how they have adapted rapidly during this time. John also updates us on the role the DEA has played in monitoring the conduct of domestic pharmaceutical companies and their production and distribution of opiate-based medications. And, with almost 30 years of experience in the drug enforcement business, John tells us about his role as a technical advisor for major movies over t