Pain Killer
A "Wonder" Drug's Trail of Addiction and Death
Book • 2003
Pain Killer by Barry Meier is a landmark investigation into the opioid crisis, detailing how Purdue Pharma's marketing of OxyContin led to widespread addiction and death.
The book explores corporate greed, government negligence, and the personal stories of those affected by the epidemic.
It also highlights the efforts of individuals who tried to sound alarm bells about OxyContin abuse.
The book explores corporate greed, government negligence, and the personal stories of those affected by the epidemic.
It also highlights the efforts of individuals who tried to sound alarm bells about OxyContin abuse.
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