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"Dopesick" - The Sackler Family: A Megyn Kelly Show True Crime Special | Ep. 229

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From OxyContin to Heroin: A Community in Crisis

This chapter explores the troubling link between the OxyContin crisis and the subsequent rise in heroin use, particularly in Martinsville, Virginia. Through personal narratives, it reveals the devastating journey from prescription opioids to dangerous street drugs like heroin and fentanyl, illustrating the emotional toll on families affected by addiction. The discussion critiques pharmaceutical marketing strategies and highlights the complex challenges facing families and communities grappling with the consequences of substance use disorder.

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