Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America's Opioid Epidemic

The Pain Killer is a groundbreaking exposé that uncovers the roots of the opioid epidemic and the individuals responsible for this tragic crisis.

With a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at the helm, this book provides a comprehensive and compelling account of corporate greed and government negligence.

The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, made enormous fortunes from the commercial success of OxyContin, while families, working class, and wealthy individuals were torn apart, businesses destroyed, and public officials pushed to the brink.

This book sheds light on how Purdue launched an unprecedented marketing campaign that claimed OxyContin was safer than traditional painkillers for many types of pain, despite its addictive nature.

The Pain Killer is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the origins of the opioid epidemic and how it can be stopped.