The Family That Profited From the Opioid Crisis
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Unmasking Deception: Tobacco and Opioids
This chapter uncovers critical documents revealing the tobacco industry's knowledge of cigarette dangers, juxtaposed against the denials of executives during a Congressional hearing. It parallels this historic deception with the ongoing opioid crisis linked to Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, exploring the implications of concealed information on public health. The narrative reflects on the urgent need for transparency and accountability, as well as the lessons, or lack thereof, from past corporate malpractices.
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