"Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe is a gripping exploration into the Sackler family and their empire built on the controversial painkiller, OxyContin. Keefe meticulously uncovers the family's journey from philanthropic benefactors to central figures in the opioid crisis that has devastated America. The book reveals how the Sacklers' company, Purdue Pharma, aggressively marketed OxyContin, downplaying its addictive qualities and fueling an epidemic of addiction and death. Through detailed research and compelling storytelling, Keefe exposes the ethical compromises and corporate greed at the heart of the Sackler dynasty, offering a powerful critique of a system that allowed the crisis to unfold. This is not just a story of a single family or drug but a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition and the catastrophic consequences of putting profit over people's lives.
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