Dopesick - Series 1: 3. The Fifth Vital Sign
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OxyContin is marketed in ever more aggressive ways as doctors are coaxed into rethinking their approach to patients鈥� pain. Rick and Randy investigate the world of pain societies.听
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Series 1 Episodes
- 1. First BottleRichard Sackler launches a powerful new painkiller. But is the drug safe to be released?59 mins
- 2. Breakthrough PainOxyContin hits the market as Purdue Pharma's vast influence seems to overcome all hurdles.60 mins
- This episode3. The Fifth Vital Sign
- 4. Pseudo-AddictionProsecutors investigate a claim central to OxyContin鈥檚 marketing.59 mins
- 5. The WhistleblowerProsecutors Rick and Randy need a whistleblower within Purdue to tie their case together.61 mins
- 6. Hammer the AbusersFinnix is forced to reassess his life as Betsy struggles to kick her addiction.57 mins
- 7. Black Box WarningThe Sacklers and Purdue Pharma work the system to prevent their drug from being reigned in60 mins
- 8. The People vs Purdue PharmaRichard Sackler's empire is finally in trouble as a legal case is brought forth.62 mins
