Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
Patrick Radden Keefe
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Curious about the intricate connection between a wealthy family, a potent opioid, and the devastating addiction crisis gripping the United States?
Ever wondered how aggressive marketing tactics shaped the narrative around pain management, leading to widespread misuse of a medical breakthrough?
Ready to dive into the fascinating and dark history of OxyContin and the Sackler family's controversial role in the opioid epidemic?
Begin your journey into the heart of the opioid crisis, tracing the rise and fall of the Sackler empire, from the heights of philanthropy to the depths of legal battles and public condemnation.
Curious about the intricate connection between a wealthy family, a potent opioid, and the devastating addiction crisis gripping the United States?
Ever wondered how aggressive marketing tactics shaped the narrative around pain management, leading to widespread misuse of a medical breakthrough?
Ready to dive into the fascinating and dark history of OxyContin and the Sackler family's controversial role in the opioid epidemic?
Begin your journey into the heart of the opioid crisis, tracing the rise and fall of the Sackler empire, from the heights of philanthropy to the depths of legal battles and public condemnation.
Key Ideas
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#1
Who Was Arthur Sackler: The Immigrant's Son Who Revolutionized Psychiatry?
01 Jan 1970
02:39
02:39
#2
From Soil to Sales: Arthur Sackler, Pfizer, and the Controversial Birth of Modern Medical Advertising
01 Jan 1970
03:49
03:49
#3
Did Obsession with Chinese Artifacts Lead to Creation of the Sackler Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
01 Jan 1970
02:38
02:38
#4
Love, Betrayal, and Legacy: The Intricate Saga of Mortimer Sackler and the Pharmaceutical Dynasty
01 Jan 1970
02:50
02:50
#5
Did Richard Sackler's Ambition Pave the Way for the Opioid Crisis?
01 Jan 1970
03:16
03:16
#6
Morpheus' Legacy: The Dark History of Opioids from Ancient Times to the OxyContin Epidemic
01 Jan 1970
04:25
04:25
#7
Did Purdue Pharma Know About the Opioid Crisis Sooner Than They Admitted?
01 Jan 1970
02:56
02:56
#8
From Opioid Profits to Paradise: The Sackler Family's Luxurious Lifestyle Amidst a Nationwide Crisis
01 Jan 1970
03:43
03:43
#9
Is Madeleine Sackler's Cinematic Success Overshadowed by Her Family's Opioid Crisis Involvement?
01 Jan 1970
02:38
02:38
#10
Nan Goldin: From Behind the Lens to the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis
01 Jan 1970
02:21
02:21
#11
Can the Sackler Family Evade Accountability for the Opioid Crisis?
01 Jan 1970
03:23
03:23
#12
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
01:06
01:06
About Author
Patrick Radden Keefe is an acclaimed American author and investigative journalist known for his in-depth, meticulously researched works. He has written for The New Yorker and gained widespread recognition for his book "Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty," which delves into the controversial role of the Sackler family in the opioid crisis. Keefe's thorough reporting and compelling narrative style have earned him numerous awards and a prominent place in contemporary journalism and nonfiction.
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