The Opioid Crisis: Marketing, Consequences, and Pain Management

This chapter investigates the aggressive marketing tactics employed by opioid manufacturers, focusing on Purdue Pharma's strategies and the legal repercussions faced by the Sackler family. It further examines innovative non-opioid pain management techniques post-surgery for breast cancer patients, highlighting the importance of tailored approaches and patient education. Discussing the societal impact of addiction and the pharmaceutical industry's controversial legacy, the chapter promotes enhanced recovery strategies while scrutinizing the opioid epidemic's ongoing ramifications.