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The Sackler Family's Role in the Opioid Epidemic
48:02 - 51:58 (03:55)
The Sackler family, who made up the majority of Purdue Pharma's board, followed a strategy of selling addictive drugs while blaming the consequences on the people who became addicted. Despite the deaths caused by their product, they aimed to keep their names out of the situation.
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The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, attempted to deflect attention away from their company after journalists began to investigate the high number of deaths caused by Oxycontin.
48:02 - 49:09 (01:07)
Summary
The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, attempted to deflect attention away from their company after journalists began to investigate the high number of deaths caused by Oxycontin. Purdue employees raised concerns to former CEO Richard Sackler about a Time article on the topic, to which he blamed the deaths on drug addicts and stated they would continue to "speak out for people in pain."
ChapterThe Sackler Family's Role in the Opioid Epidemic
EpisodePart One: The Sackler Family: America's Deadliest Drug Dealers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Opiate painkillers like Oxycontin have caused many overdose deaths, often leading to addiction to heroin.
49:10 - 50:31 (01:21)
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Opiate painkillers like Oxycontin have caused many overdose deaths, often leading to addiction to heroin. A mother writes a letter to Purdue Pharmaceutical after her son dies from Oxycontin on New Year’s Day.
ChapterThe Sackler Family's Role in the Opioid Epidemic
EpisodePart One: The Sackler Family: America's Deadliest Drug Dealers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Purdue pharmaceuticals reportedly encouraged the criminalization of opioid abuse and blamed addicts for their addiction, all while profiting millions from the sale of addictive drugs.
50:31 - 51:58 (01:26)
Summary
Purdue pharmaceuticals reportedly encouraged the criminalization of opioid abuse and blamed addicts for their addiction, all while profiting millions from the sale of addictive drugs.