Barry Meyer

Barry Meyer, an investigative journalist and author of 'Pain Killer,' sheds light on Purdue Pharma's catastrophic impact on the opioid crisis. He reveals the shocking statistics behind over one million overdose deaths since 1999. The discussion dives into Purdue's deceptive marketing tactics, which misrepresented OxyContin as a safe pain management option while obscuring its addictive dangers. Meyer also highlights the global differences in opioid use and the disturbing trends of misuse among teenagers. This eye-opening conversation uncovers the dark realities of pharmaceutical greed.