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El Imperio Del Dolor Patrick Radden Keefe Epub Today
The use of medical journals and ostensibly "independent" publications to promote pharmaceuticals.
The strategy of downplaying OxyContin's addictive potential by lying to the FDA and doctors.
Start with the contrast between the Sackler name on the walls of prestigious institutions (The Louvre, Met, Oxford) and the devastation of the opioid crisis.
The "revolving door" between regulatory agencies and Big Pharma (e.g., FDA officials joining Purdue).
Philanthropy as a strategic tool for social protection rather than altruism.
Focus: Arthur’s early work in the 1950s. Key Points:
Briefly mention the transition from marketing Valium to the creation of OxyContin through Purdue Pharma.