Sackler family
A secretive and powerful family largely responsible for the opioid epidemic through their company Purdue Pharma and its drug OxyContin, amassing billions in profit.
Videos Mentioning Sackler family

186 - The Opioid Crisis with Patrick Radden Keefe
Peter Attia MD
The family that owned Purdue Pharma, known for their philanthropy but also for making a vast fortune from OxyContin amid its controversial legacy in the opioid crisis.

The Sackler Family – A Secretive Billion Dollar Opioid Empire
ColdFusion
A secretive and powerful family largely responsible for the opioid epidemic through their company Purdue Pharma and its drug OxyContin, amassing billions in profit.

A Productivity System To Remember Everything You Learn & Get Ahead In Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned in relation to the opioid crisis and the book 'Empire of Pain', illustrating the dangers of slow action on conscience.

THB that Modern Philanthropy is a Tool for Reputation Laundering Full Debate
OxfordUnion
Donated tens of millions of dollars to the Ashmolean Museum, enabling new galleries, but their wealth came from manufacturing drugs that fueled the opioid epidemic.