OxyContin's Dark Approval

The journey of OxyContin's approval reveals a troubling connection between the FDA and Purdue Pharma. A single individual, Curtis, initially resisted the drug's approval, labeling it as dangerously addictive. However, after a mysterious meeting, he signed off on the drug with vague language about its addictive properties, paving the way for a financial windfall for the Sackler family. The implications of this decision continue to resonate, highlighting the ethical dilemmas within pharmaceutical approvals.