Dopesick
Dopesick is a drama series on BBC2. Greed has side effects. The true story of the dealers,Doctorsand the billion dollar drug that fuelled America's deadly opioid addiction. With Michael Keaton and Rosario Dawson. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2024.
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Dopesick
Sky-high OxyContin sales are jeopardised by reports of patients becoming addicted as steps are taken to safeguard the reputation of the drug.
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OxyContin is marketed in ever more aggressive ways as doctors are coaxed into rethinking their approach to patients’ pain. Rick and Randy investigate the world of pain societies.
OxyContin hits the market as Purdue Pharma's vast influence spreads across the country. Soon enough, patient feedback casts doubts over some of the marketing campaign's claims.
Richard Sackler begins to launch a powerful new painkiller. But is the drug safe enough to be released? Meanwhile, a rural doctor is introduced to the revolutionary powers of OxyContin.
Series 1, Episode 6 - Hammer the Abusers
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Richard Sackler faces a catastrophic challenge to Purdue's bottom line. Bridget takes her fight to the FDA. Finnix is forced to reassess his life as Betsy struggles to kick her addiction.Series 1, Episode 5 - The Whistleblower
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With OxyContin abuse spreading across the country, Bridget brings the fight to Purdue. Dr Finnix’s position as a practising doctor becomes increasingly untenable.