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The People vs. Purdue Pharma
About This Episode
Rick and Randy’s criminal investigation now threatens Richard Sackler’s empire, activists take action against Purdue, and Finnix tries to heal his beloved community that’s been ravaged by addiction.
Series Synopsis
The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.
Episode Details
- Series
- Dopesick
- Season
- 1
- Episode
- 8
- Series Rating
- 8.0/10
- Total Seasons
- 1
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