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

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The High Cost of Success: Richard Sackler and the Opioid Crisis

This chapter explores the controversial legacy of Richard Sackler and his pivotal role in the opioid epidemic driven by OxyContin. It examines the complex interplay between Sackler's personal motivations and the systemic failures of regulatory bodies like the FDA, highlighting the deceptive practices employed by pharmaceutical companies. Through an analysis of media portrayals and therapy sessions, the chapter reveals the profound consequences of aggressive marketing and misrepresentation in the pharmaceutical industry.

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