‘Gross’ Joss Sackler Continues To Be Trashed For Family’s Development Of Oxycontin, As Depicted In Hulu Show ‘Dopesick’

Oxycontin – an opioid that produces morphine-like effects on opioid receptors in the brain – is a powerful prescription drug that was created in 1996 to treat moderate pain; however, the narcotic comes with a high risk for dependence and addiction. It can cause respiratory distress and even lead to death when taken in high doses or combined with other substances, especially alcohol. For the past 25 years, the misuse of and abuse of opioids has led to a serious crisis in the United States, as it has greatly affected public health as well as social and economic welfare. The… Read Full Article